MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative wishbone levelling devices broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arches 30 of rear spring turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill 30cm of rear suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arches 30 of rear spring turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at repaired area (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective front hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower front sub frame badly corroded
Front Lower front sub frame covered in under seal
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front mirror discoloured
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front mirror discoloured
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower rear cross member badly corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear tyre low
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
all brake hoses corroded
exhaust system corded and patched
inner and outer sills corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system heavily corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system heavily corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust rusting
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine warning lamp on
rear silencer rusting
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak gear box oil seal ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SH08 SBO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 SH08 SBO, 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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SH08 SBO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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