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VN58 USY

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,420 mi
Last recorded114,420 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 USY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2017 114,420 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre is stepped on the tread

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear antiroll bar d bushes have slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,767 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly dishaped on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,570 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear brake discs scoared

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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VN58 USY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN58 USY, 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 VN58 USY registered?

VN58 USY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is VN58 USY safe to buy?

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