MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,634 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust system deteriorated & corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General corrosion under vehicle
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Inner Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 225/45r17 94w xl (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Outer, corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring worn Both, NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded and deteriorated
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust system deteriorated
Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust back box deteriorated
exhaust back box deteriorated
Exhaust system tail box section corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front fog light/wires damaged
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front fog light/wires damaged
nearside rear tyre worn/crack/perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear tyre worn/crack/perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SV08 UGS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 SV08 UGS, 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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SV08 UGS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2008.
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