MOT Status
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88,461 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
heat shield lose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heat shield loose
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Both rear tyre worn on edges
Offside Front roll bar link has slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Wiper blade split at ends
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wiper blade rubber split at ends.
Offside Front wiper blade rubber split at end.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wiper blade rubber split at end.
front tyres wearing on edges 235/45/17
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing on edges 235/45/17
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front o/s inner plastic arch insecure
o/s door mirror unit damaged
rear tyres worn low & perished 235-45-17 (dated 2008)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre outer wall has light damage, but no cords showing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S88 BDB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.
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 S88 BDB, 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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S88 BDB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2008.
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