MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,138 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
handbrake on lower limit
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs. (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs. (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs. (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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VU58 VVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VU58 VVJ, 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 VU58 VVJ registered?
VU58 VVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 October 2008.
Is VU58 VVJ safe to buy?
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