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SM57 SUU

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,219 mi
Last recorded101,219 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 SUU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 101,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both susp arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded (backbox)

Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,798 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 98,616 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,585 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 90,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 83,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower hub bush worn

Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 74,012 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,320 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,320 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 53,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

head lamp washers inop

Fail 12 Jan 2012 42,456 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

head lamp washers inop

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,054 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 36,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SUU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM57 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

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

Is SM57 SUU safe to buy?

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