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186,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust back box corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust back box corroded
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear silencer outer skin peeling off
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear silencer outer skin peeling off
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive very minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective 2nd oxygen sensor disconnected (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified emission control equipment not fitted by manufacturer/modified catalytic (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline 10mm (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
drivers seat belt is slightly fluffed and frayed
engine oil leak
noise from auxiliary drive belt area when revved
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
slight knock detected in steering system felt at steering wheel
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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MW08 WVD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MW08 WVD, 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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MW08 WVD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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