MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front inner pads appear low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Electrical wiring insecure In Engine bay at the back (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
offside front tyre soft needs air
offside front tyre soft needs air
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all brake discs worn
all pads look low
n/s and o/s front brake discs slight wear
n/s and o/s rear brake discs slight wear and pitting
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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CA57 XGK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 CA57 XGK, 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 CA57 XGK registered?
CA57 XGK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2008.
Is CA57 XGK safe to buy?
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