MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust system silencer in poor condition.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
door sill covers fitted.
engine bay covers fitted.
the parking brake lever has long travel.
vehicle under trays fitted.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
door sill covers fitted.
engine bay covers fitted.
vehicle under trays fitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
door sill covers fitted.
engine bay covers fitted.
vehicle under trays fitted.
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Noise from engine and heavy vibration due to engine harmonics
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box corroded on outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
general corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
various suspension components have slight corrosion
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.1.A.3e)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE08 TNO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FE08 TNO, 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 FE08 TNO registered?
FE08 TNO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2008.
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