MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
nearside rear and offside rear inner arch/chassis coroded not exessive
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
nearside rear and offside rear inner arch/chassis coroded not exessive
Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear light level sensor broken hanging loose
Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose
Rear silencer corroded
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear exhaust dteriorated
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear exhaust dteriorated
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s o/s front struts slightly corroded
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged veluctior ring cracked (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear shock slightly corroded
Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres close to limit
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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KV08 VFT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 KV08 VFT, 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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KV08 VFT is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2008.
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