MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW08 WVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 MW08 WVU, 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 WVU registered?
MW08 WVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is MW08 WVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for MW08 WVU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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