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SM57 SVC

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,285 mi
Last recorded134,285 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 SVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 134,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 119,223 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corrision (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 119,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corrision (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 106,862 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,998 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,935 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 72,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,229 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,094 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 SVC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

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

Is SM57 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 SVC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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