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SS05 SAW

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,077 mi
Last recorded68,077 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 SAW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 68,077 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,801 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 64,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 61,193 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 53,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 48,108 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 41,550 miles

Front brake pads are low on the inner edge

Fail 25 May 2017 41,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads are low on the inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 37,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,004 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 19,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,760 miles

various small stone chips in windscreen

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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SS05 SAW is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SS05 SAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SS05 SAW registered?

SS05 SAW is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is SS05 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS05 SAW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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