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D11 SJP

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,030 mi
Last recorded117,030 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 SJP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 117,030 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 109,509 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 109,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 104,940 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 104,940 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 94,119 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR AND NSR ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,531 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,545 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,419 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 1 May 2013 43,730 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 35,790 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,839 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 22,839 miles

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

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

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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D11 SJP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D11 SJP, 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 D11 SJP registered?

D11 SJP is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is D11 SJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 SJP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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