MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion on various suspension components
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion on various suspension components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion on various components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear suspension surface corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear suspension arm surface corrosion
rear silencer corroded but secure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s wiper starting to smear
both front outer driveshaft gaitors leaking grease
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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SA08 BWL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 SA08 BWL, 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 SA08 BWL registered?
SA08 BWL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is SA08 BWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA08 BWL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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