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SL58 NYC

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,816 mi
Last recorded80,816 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 NYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,816 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Rear fuel filter slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,252 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened slight wear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,109 miles

Cut in nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,094 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 40,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,948 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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SL58 NYC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL58 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

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

Is SL58 NYC safe to buy?

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