MOT Status
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181,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOARDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE UPPER BUSH (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust back box corroding
mid section exhaust heat shield loose
slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edges (both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VF57 ERU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 VF57 ERU, 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 VF57 ERU registered?
VF57 ERU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2008.
Is VF57 ERU safe to buy?
The MOT history for VF57 ERU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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