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A7 GDS

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,486 mi
Last recorded97,486 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 GDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 93,462 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 91,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 87,401 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower outer rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 87,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower outer rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 78,069 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 68,852 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 61,893 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,309 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,667 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 11,798 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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A7 GDS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A7 GDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 GDS registered?

A7 GDS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is A7 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 GDS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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