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82,694 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Central seatbelt retracting mechanism stiff
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
central seat belt retracting mechanism stiff
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
central seat belt retracting mechanism stiff
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin.
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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SY08 WFM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SY08 WFM, 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 SY08 WFM registered?
SY08 WFM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is SY08 WFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY08 WFM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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