MOT Status
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145,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front oil leak from engine
Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system slight leak and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber half split though (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front oil leak from engine
Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system slight leak and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber half split though (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded. System not leaking and is secure.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system corroded. System not leaking and is secure.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes slightly worn ... no excess play at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed less than 5% (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (U shaped) deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorating front and rear
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside ball joint rubber boot gaps slightly in wheels free position (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play trace of play felt in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing upper & lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing upper & lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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MM08 MVK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 MM08 MVK, 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 MM08 MVK registered?
MM08 MVK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is MM08 MVK safe to buy?
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