MOT Status
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118,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface rust on underside
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
surface rust on underside
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface rust on underside
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front wish bone bushes have slight play
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake just met limit
engine management light on dash
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on dash
eml on dash
suspension bushes deteriorating
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded (3.4.2)
brake pipes deteriorating
exhaust deteriorating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded (3.4.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake pipes deteriorating
exhaust deteriorating
no oil on dipstick
parking brake 17%
rear tyres worn low and bald on edges
suspension bushes deteriorating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front strut top mount noisy
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08 VNN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 SL08 VNN, 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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SL08 VNN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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