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DG08 EFX

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,375 mi
Last recorded127,375 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 127,375 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

all suspension components have surface corrosion

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 7 Mar 2024 125,776 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 125,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 122,758 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 122,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,034 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 107,823 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn & inner walls perishing - cut

oil leak

rear brakes- uneven application!

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 107,823 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres unevenly worn & inner walls perishing - cut

oil leak

rear brakes- uneven application!

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,657 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,611 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 94,611 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,329 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,169 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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DG08 EFX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG08 EFX, 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 DG08 EFX registered?

DG08 EFX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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