MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tyres osr3mm osf6mm nsr2mm nsf3mm
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
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside mirror deteriorated
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)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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.
Is YG57 CSZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG57 CSZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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