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DL08 FVD

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,081 mi
Last recorded55,081 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 FVD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,050 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,522 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,612 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,587 miles

Knock on steering found while going lock to lock , no play found

Offside rear outer lamp damaged but no white light showing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,492 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,958 miles

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

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

osr lamp holed but no white light showing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,612 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stone chip in offside windscreen, out of swept area.

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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DL08 FVD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DL08 FVD, 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 DL08 FVD registered?

DL08 FVD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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