MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,361 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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 Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine light on
parking brake lever near full reserve travel
Both front o/s - n/s Tyres wearing unevenly from inner shoulders
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven from inner shoulder
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall --- perished/cracking (4.1.D.1b)
Both front o/s - n/s Tyres wearing unevenly from inner shoulders
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven from inner shoulder
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside rear tyre sidewall perished
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
offside rear tyre sidewall perished
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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SA08 BXD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BXD, 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 BXD registered?
SA08 BXD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2008.
Is SA08 BXD safe to buy?
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