MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split revealing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper damaged
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper damaged
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s (3.7.B.6b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s head lamp dim
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s head lamp dim
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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LA08 HXU 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 60%.
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 LA08 HXU, 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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LA08 HXU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 August 2008.
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