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YG57 CSZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,684 mi
Last recorded158,684 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 CSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 158,684 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 158,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 146,061 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 146,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,504 miles

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

tyres osr3mm osf6mm nsr2mm nsf3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy corrosion around nearside front abs ring

both front tyres inner and outer edges bald

Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,367 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,684 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,786 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 93,786 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,533 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 67,533 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,933 miles

Excess travel on Parking Brake Lever

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 44,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,135 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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YG57 CSZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG57 CSZ, 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 YG57 CSZ registered?

YG57 CSZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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