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SX57 DLV

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,170 mi
Last recorded27,170 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX57 DLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 27,170 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 27,170 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,493 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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SX57 DLV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SX57 DLV, 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 SX57 DLV registered?

SX57 DLV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SX57 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX57 DLV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SX57 DLV have outstanding finance?

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