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DL08 FVN

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,069 mi
Last recorded127,069 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 FVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 127,069 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 127,069 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust middle and rear corossion

o/s front fog light broken lens

Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s, (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust middle and rear corossion

o/s front fog light broken lens

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre uneven wear

both front brake discs worn

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre uneven wear

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,708 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 75,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 69,292 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 69,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 62,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,694 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DL08 FVN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DL08 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

DL08 FVN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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