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SY58 SDZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,509 mi
Last recorded124,509 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 SDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,509 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear- including suspension mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust box- outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 124,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear- including suspension mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust box- outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 112,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 112,166 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,787 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 104,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 100,338 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 96,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing in centre of tread

exhaust rear silencer outer skins very corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 96,813 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing in centre of tread

exhaust rear silencer outer skins very corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,779 miles

nearside rear lens in tailgate has slight damage

offside front side repeater has poor fitment

rear exhaust box has outer skin coming away from box

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,634 miles

rear registration plate disfigured

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,905 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn low

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,197 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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SY58 SDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY58 SDZ, 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 SY58 SDZ registered?

SY58 SDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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