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DE08 LCA

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,636 mi
Last recorded156,636 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 156,636 miles

Brake fluid is black in reservoir , REPLACE ASAP

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread In poor condition / REPLACE ASAP (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view In poor condition / REPLACE ASAP (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view In poor condition / REPLACE ASAP (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread In poor condition / REPLACE ASAP (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just met requirements (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 134,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread heavily deteriorated. Advise replacement soon (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view heavily deteriorated (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake shoe activating lever, return spring missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread heavily deteriorated. Advise replacement soon (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers, undertrays and rear wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,021 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 111,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 90,651 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 66,192 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine erractic on idle

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 25 May 2012 53,306 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2011 38,261 miles

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

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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DE08 LCA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE08 LCA, 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 DE08 LCA registered?

DE08 LCA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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