MOT Status
ValidMileage
99,947 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. near side (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Slight oil leak from gearbox.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
gearbox oil leak
clutch pipe worn
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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VO08 XLT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc 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 VO08 XLT, 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 VO08 XLT registered?
VO08 XLT is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is VO08 XLT safe to buy?
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