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DA57 KDK

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,471 mi
Last recorded147,471 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 KDK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 147,471 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 144,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 140,648 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 140,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,152 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 136,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 132,422 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 20 Jan 2021 128,161 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 128,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,373 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 114,948 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 114,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,061 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,626 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

noise on engine drive belt system

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,103 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 85,215 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 77,457 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 56,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,024 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,889 miles

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 1 Feb 2012 47,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,220 miles

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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DA57 KDK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DA57 KDK, 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 DA57 KDK registered?

DA57 KDK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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