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DA08 ENU

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,817 mi
Last recorded61,817 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ENU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 61,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 30 May 2022 60,394 miles

Advise general corrosion.

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

Pass 24 May 2021 60,111 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 59,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,409 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 56,975 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,871 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 50,118 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 50,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 45,138 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 39,565 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 33,548 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,863 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,927 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 21,885 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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DA08 ENU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA08 ENU, 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 DA08 ENU registered?

DA08 ENU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DA08 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 ENU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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