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SL58 NYA

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,764 mi
Last recorded93,764 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear road springs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre has tyre tread damage

Fail 24 Feb 2021 93,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear road springs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre has tyre tread damage

Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,816 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,437 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belts

oil leak

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 54,437 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belts

oil leak

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belt

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,535 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 37,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded

middle exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,935 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 27,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,684 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,715 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to gain access to rear adult seatbelts

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 NYA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NYA, 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 NYA registered?

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

Is SL58 NYA safe to buy?

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