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SL57 TBX

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,586 mi
Last recorded157,586 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 TBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 157,586 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wing mirrors discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch/splash guard missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2018 157,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wing mirrors discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch/splash guard missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2017 135,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 135,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside reartyre side wall slightly perished

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,746 miles

n/s rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2012 51,325 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 51,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,796 miles

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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SL57 TBX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL57 TBX, 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 SL57 TBX registered?

SL57 TBX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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