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SG58 XNB

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,363 mi
Last recorded208,363 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 XNB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 208,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box skin corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 194,671 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 177,793 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 177,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick caliper possibly stuck (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 165,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 154,810 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 154,810 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 134,874 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Both sides on rear, upper hub bushes have slight play

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3,000 miles (3.5.1g)

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm on outer edge (225/45 17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (225/45 17) (4.1.E.1)

Whole exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,853 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2014 50,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,411 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 26,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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SG58 XNB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG58 XNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SG58 XNB registered?

SG58 XNB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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