MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,872 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine idle speed slightly high
exhaust centre+rear sections deteriorated
high level stop light part inoperative
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre+rear sections exhaust deteriorated
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre+rear sections exhaust deteriorated
tracking in need of adjustment?
Oil leak sump gasket? ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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 ZWG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol 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 SA08 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?
SA08 ZWG is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is SA08 ZWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA08 ZWG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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