MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Both front sidelights poor
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both front sidelights poor
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Also low effort to n/s (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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AT08 ALS 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 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 AT08 ALS, 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 AT08 ALS registered?
AT08 ALS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is AT08 ALS safe to buy?
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