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DL57 AEF

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,510 mi
Last recorded136,510 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 AEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner ache (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 136,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.36mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner ache (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 131,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,756 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 125,753 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Back box in poor condition.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 120,237 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 120,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged drives seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,148 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box rusty corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box rusty corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 108,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,875 miles

Front subframe rear bushes are worn.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 104,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields are loose.

Front subframe rear bushes are worn.

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,689 miles

front subframe rear bushes are slightly worn.

offside and nearside rear hub joints have slight movement.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,475 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 92,475 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,298 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Slight play in both rear upper hub mounting bushes.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 83,298 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Slight play in both rear upper hub mounting bushes.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Uundertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/n/s tyre bald on outer edge

f/o/s tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,633 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,418 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 29,084 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 AEF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AEF, 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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DL57 AEF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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