MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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abs rings are rusty
exhaust is in poor condition
front tyres are on 3mm
rear trailing arm bushes are soft
abs rings are rusty
both rear dampers are weeping
nsr brake pad is getting low
rear brake discs are rusty
rear exhaust box outer skin is in poor condition
rear trailing arm bushes are showing signs of wear
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight wear in all rear rose bushes (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn/corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight wear in all rear rose bushes (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn/corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and lower worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly only just meet requirements, out of adjustment (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and lower worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly only just meet requirements, out of adjustment (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm
O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm
O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
N/S/F brake "squeeking" on application
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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OU08 XZY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OU08 XZY, 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 OU08 XZY registered?
OU08 XZY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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