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SP58 VFF

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,006 mi
Last recorded113,006 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 VFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear coating swell (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear coating swell (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear light lense has tape on it

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,353 miles

Front chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner light lense has tape on it

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 101,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner light lense has tape on it

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2019 90,730 miles

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

Offside Front abs ring corroded

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 90,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front abs ring corroded

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 76,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,588 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,670 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lever return spring missing

both rear discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Aug 2016 69,670 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear handbrake lever return spring missing

both rear discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 61,775 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,362 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 40,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 33,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,015 miles

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

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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SP58 VFF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP58 VFF, 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 SP58 VFF registered?

SP58 VFF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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