MOT Status
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167,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
advise surface corrosion to rear subrame and suspension arms and surface corrosion to both front suspension arms
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
advise surface corrosion to rear subrame and suspension arms and surface corrosion to both front suspension arms
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished to inner (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished to cord (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Back box heavily corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (multiple arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perished, worn and aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel filter damp
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
fuel filter damp
just met manufacturer's plate limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Park brake has little reserve travel
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Park brake has little reserve travel
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
hand brake has little reserve travel
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
hand brake has little reserve travel
Offside Rear o/s/r shock damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake requires adjustment
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear o/s/r shock damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
handbrake requires adjustment
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Sill covers fitted
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK58 FSO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AK58 FSO, 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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AK58 FSO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 December 2008.
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