MOT Status
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142,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads front and rear wearimg thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/45/17) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front 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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FM08 UUF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 FM08 UUF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FM08 UUF?
You can check the full history of FM08 UUF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FM08 UUF registered?
FM08 UUF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 August 2008.
Is FM08 UUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM08 UUF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FM08 UUF have outstanding finance?
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