MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated dark in colour (1.8 (a))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
both rear mirror slightly deteriorated
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides (8.1.2a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides (8.1.2a)
Exhaust back box corroding
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust back box corroding
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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BN58 UWK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BN58 UWK, 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 BN58 UWK registered?
BN58 UWK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2008.
Is BN58 UWK safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN58 UWK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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