MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid is black in reservoir , REPLACE ASAP
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread In poor condition / REPLACE ASAP (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view In poor condition / REPLACE ASAP (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view In poor condition / REPLACE ASAP (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust box outer skin is corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread In poor condition / REPLACE ASAP (6.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just met requirements (3.7.B.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread heavily deteriorated. Advise replacement soon (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view heavily deteriorated (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear handbrake shoe activating lever, return spring missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread heavily deteriorated. Advise replacement soon (6.3.1d)
plastic sill covers, undertrays and rear wheel arch liners fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine erractic on idle
n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly worn
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE08 LCA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 DE08 LCA, 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 DE08 LCA registered?
DE08 LCA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.
Is DE08 LCA safe to buy?
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