MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,474 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine light on
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhuast box slightly rusted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
advise front number plate damaged.
advise rear exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling away.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
advise both front tyres wearing inner edge and wearing low.
advise front number plate damaged.
advise fule filter corroded.
advise rear exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling away.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pads and discs worn. advise replacement as soon as possible
n/s/r tyre worn on outer and inner edge. advise replacement as soon as possible.
advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perished
advise engine oil leaks
advise front brake discs corroded and lipped
advise front brake pads wearing low
advise rear exhaust box corroded
advise some movement in rear suspension both sides
advise some movement in steering rack,front lower arm,subframe bushes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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X508 ARD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 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 X508 ARD, 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X508 ARD registered?
X508 ARD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2000.
Is X508 ARD safe to buy?
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