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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak ()
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DA57 KDK safe to buy?
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