MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,194 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind lower grille (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Ehaust heat shield loose
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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YY57 OFE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 YY57 OFE, 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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YY57 OFE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 January 2008.
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