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SL58 NXW

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,861 mi
Last recorded115,861 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 NXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,861 miles

Rear both brake disc surfaces badly pitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 115,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link joint badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up very noisy and rough (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both brake disc surfaces badly pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,261 miles

Engine undertray insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body at shock absorber mounting corroded and soft (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint ABS teeth corroded and signs of rubbing on sensor

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body at shock absorber mounting corroded and soft (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 109,261 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine undertray insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body at shock absorber mounting corroded and soft (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint ABS teeth corroded and signs of rubbing on sensor

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body at shock absorber mounting corroded and soft (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel arch liner loose

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 93,384 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear light unit loose, spare wheel well full of water.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,748 miles

Rear tyres near limit.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 82,748 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres near limit.

Pass 23 May 2013 77,017 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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SL58 NXW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL58 NXW, 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 SL58 NXW registered?

SL58 NXW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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