MOT Status
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148,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction remove visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Main beam has just met requirements -
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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MW53 WDS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 MW53 WDS, 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 MW53 WDS registered?
MW53 WDS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 August 2008.
Is MW53 WDS safe to buy?
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