MOT Status
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear exhaust corroded
Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system corroded and deteriated but not leaking or loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirrors discolouration on mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on inner sidewall , advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front fog lamp not working but to old to fail on this.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres perished on inner edges of treads but no cords visible at present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking at present.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner and outer edges of tread but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front o/s front fog lamp not working but to old to fail on it.
exhaust outer skin corroded through but inner skin intact.
standard sill covers fitted.
exhaust outer skin deteriorated but no leaks.
Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills
Rear silencer deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but still secure at time of test, (6.3.1d)
exhaust slightly deteriorated.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
middle and rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre wearing on both edges
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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FM08 VAK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VAK, 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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FM08 VAK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 August 2008.
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