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DL57 AED

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,042 mi
Last recorded119,042 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 AED
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,870 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch seized (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake pivot return spring missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight imbalance on parking brake application

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,737 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 88,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,543 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,543 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 68,545 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly perished

Fail 4 Jul 2014 68,536 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust box slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to check seat belt.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,572 miles

main beem telltale intermently inop

Fail 9 Feb 2012 44,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

main beem telltale intermently inop

Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,955 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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DL57 AED is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DL57 AED, 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 DL57 AED registered?

DL57 AED is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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