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DB05 AAB

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,418 mi
Last recorded108,418 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 108,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 107,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,703 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,216 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 80,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 72,115 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 65,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 39,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,108 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 19,282 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,302 miles

gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 12,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 9,404 miles

Offside rear light slightly loose.

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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DB05 AAB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DB05 AAB, 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 DB05 AAB registered?

DB05 AAB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DB05 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB05 AAB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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