MOT Status
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116,792 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas close to rear chassis legs
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (a))
corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas close to rear chassis legs
Offside Rear shock starting to leak
corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wing/ wheel tub to chassis areas
corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock starting to leak
corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wing/ wheel tub to chassis areas
corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe
travel and offside handbrake low on effort
travel to handbrake to achieve efficiency
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern outer lens hazed (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside beam pattern becoming poor
travel to handbrake to achieve efficiency
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner outer edges close to legal limit
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner outer edges close to legal limit
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit worn on edges
nearside front tyre on legal limit worn smooth on very inner edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
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ST08 WGC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 ST08 WGC, 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 ST08 WGC registered?
ST08 WGC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 August 2008.
Is ST08 WGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST08 WGC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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