MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping/misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs corroded and worn,
rear brake discs have light surface corrosion due to inactivity.
rear exhaust box corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall, no cords are exposed at this time
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall, no cords are exposed at this time
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FE08 XZM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?
FE08 XZM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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