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SM57 SNZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,418 mi
Last recorded99,418 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 SNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 99,418 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 99,319 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 97,360 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,487 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 brake discs corroded

all 4 tyres cracking between tread

Fail 3 Oct 2019 94,486 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 brake discs corroded

all 4 tyres cracking between tread

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,142 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 93,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,863 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,353 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 77,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut but not to cords

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut but not to cords

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,064 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 58,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,566 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,563 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 42,563 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S WIPER POOR CLEARING ACTION.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 34,601 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S WIPER POOR CLEARING ACTION.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,701 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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SM57 SNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 SM57 SNZ, 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 SM57 SNZ registered?

SM57 SNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for SM57 SNZ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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