MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central heat shield loose
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 fitted rear seat ()
Oil leak from engine ()
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
front and rear brake discs badly lipped
rear exhaust silencer corroding
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 fitted rear seat ()
Oil leak from engine ()
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
front and rear brake discs badly lipped
rear exhaust silencer corroding
Nearside Front tyre wearing badly inner edge
engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
engine management light on dash is on
font brake discs slightly lipped
nail in offside front tyre tread
rear exhaust silencer corroding
rear exhaust silencer mounting missing but still support by another
slight play nearside front anti roll bar link
x 2 child seats fitted seat belts not checked
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK08 DXB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 AK08 DXB, 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 AK08 DXB registered?
AK08 DXB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2008.
Is AK08 DXB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK08 DXB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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