MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
battery cover fitted
slight exhaust blow on rear joint
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust in poor condition
rear brake discs in poor condition
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on edges
exhaust in poor condition
off side rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake discs in poor condition
slight play in both rear upper arm bushes
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front subframe o/s and n/s rear bushes weak
Centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Rear Brake discs slightly corroded on edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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MW08 WVN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 WVN, 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 MW08 WVN registered?
MW08 WVN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2008.
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