MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Slight cuts in sidewall (not to cords)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obsuring some components.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obsuring some components.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside headlamp washer broken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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KV08 VGF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VGF, 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 KV08 VGF registered?
KV08 VGF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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