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AK08 DXB

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,280 mi
Last recorded175,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 DXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 175,280 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jul 2017 167,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 fitted rear seat ()

Oil leak from engine ()

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

front and rear brake discs badly lipped

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2017 167,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 fitted rear seat ()

Oil leak from engine ()

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

front and rear brake discs badly lipped

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 12 May 2016 150,355 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly inner edge

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

engine management light on dash is on

font brake discs slightly lipped

nail in offside front tyre tread

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear exhaust silencer mounting missing but still support by another

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

x 2 child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Pass 31 Mar 2015 131,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 131,401 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,763 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 64,423 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 49,112 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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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AK08 DXB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AK08 DXB, 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 AK08 DXB registered?

AK08 DXB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is AK08 DXB safe to buy?

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