MOT Status
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142,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front bumper deteriorated
Offside mirror casing deteriorated
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
underbody corroded and sill covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front bumper deteriorated
Offside mirror casing deteriorated
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
underbody corroded and sill covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside mirror casing deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear reg plate (0.1 (b))
underbody corroded
undertrays fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Clouded ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Clouded ()
Front bumper damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear view mirrors deteriorated
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front bumper damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear view mirrors deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Bumper Damaged
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside bumper damaged
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))
parking brake has low reserve travel
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside bumper damaged
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))
parking brake has low reserve travel
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension bushes lightly perished but not resulting in play
eml lamp reset prior to test
slight oil leak unsure of location
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA08 BWN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SA08 BWN, 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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SA08 BWN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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