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DA08 ZRE

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,004 mi
Last recorded175,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ZRE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 175,004 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 167,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2024 159,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2023 153,132 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2023 153,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2022 146,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2021 142,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 135,426 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2019 128,401 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 128,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 121,597 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2017 111,045 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 8,816 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2014 77,598 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,503 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 51,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 ZRE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZRE, 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 DA08 ZRE registered?

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

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