MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror discoloured
Rear heatshield insecure
Rear tail silencer outer shield insecure
oil leak at engine
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear scraping noise at brakes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Underneath,exhaust systems corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge
Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
outer sill covers fitted
slight play in n/s rear suspension arm bushes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured by fuel tank/covers/rear suspension components
outer sill covers fitted
slight damage to n/s front tyre inner sidewall but meets requirements
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured by fuel tank/covers/rear suspension components
outer sill covers fitted
slight damage to n/s front tyre inner sidewall but meets requirements
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured by fuel tank/covers/suspension components
outer sill covers fitted
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge
outer sill covers fitted
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MK08 BLV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MK08 BLV, 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 MK08 BLV registered?
MK08 BLV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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