MOT Status
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113,379 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front dipped beam flickering
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front dipped beam flickering
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Outer (2.4.G.2)
Central Rear Exhaust box excessively corroded
Front Brake disc pitted
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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V121 RUD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V121 RUD, 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 V121 RUD registered?
V121 RUD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is V121 RUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for V121 RUD shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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