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AD58 UDZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,017 mi
Last recorded167,017 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 UDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 167,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front under tray slight damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2020 167,017 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury chrome strip damaged / sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens damaged / sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front under tray slight damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2019 160,162 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 160,162 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 156,508 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 150,162 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 150,100 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 143,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bald on shoulders

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 143,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bald on shoulders

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 136,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 136,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 130,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 121,724 miles

Wipers don't park correctly

Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,974 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 72,231 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

front and rear discs lipped

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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AD58 UDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AD58 UDZ, 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 AD58 UDZ registered?

AD58 UDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is AD58 UDZ safe to buy?

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