MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front subframe corroded.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front lower arm,ball joint has slight play
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge
vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s hand brake return spring missing
side repeator glued on , may come loose
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
anti slip missing on accelorator pedal
o/s hand brake return spring missing
side repeator glued on , may come loose
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GJ08 DXW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 GJ08 DXW, 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 GJ08 DXW registered?
GJ08 DXW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2008.
Is GJ08 DXW safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ08 DXW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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