MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust parts corroded.
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust parts corroded.
Front subframe bushes worn
Rear exhaust corroded
centre heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front subframe bushes worn
Rear exhaust corroded
centre heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust parts becoming corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat rocking poss loose bolts (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust parts corroded
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust parts corroded
Coolant leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air con pipes insecure to subframe
rear exhaust parts corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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SM57 SUV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SUV, 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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SM57 SUV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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