MOT Status
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141,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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smell of coolant when hot no signs of leek
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow(corrosion hole) (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, 3.0mm and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer skins deteriated
One washer jet not working
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer skins deteriated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
One washer jet not working
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front reg plate deteriated to mot limits
light wear in osr and nsr hub bushes
ns wing mirror very deteriated
rear brake pads 3/4 worn
rear exhaust box corroded
slight play in both front anti roll bar links
stone chip on windscreen in zone B
front reg plate deteriated
middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded
nsf tyre on limit
osr tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
slight blockage on osf washer jet
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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MW08 XAF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?
MW08 XAF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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