MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,194 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion forming underside suspension components
exhaust system corroded, rear outer casing corroded/deteriorated
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion forming on underside suspension components
exhaust system corroded, rear outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion forming on underside suspension components
rear exhaust section outer casing corroded
rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
signs of a water leak
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside mirror is deteriorated but not affecting the view to the rear
nearside front tyre getting close to limits
nearside rear tyre scuffed and perished on the outer wall
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre is starting to scrub outer edge
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MW08 WVL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 July 2008.
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