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DL57 AEG

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,249 mi
Last recorded136,249 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 136,249 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 130,971 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 130,969 miles

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

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

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

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 23 Feb 2017 119,852 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2016 102,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,440 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AEG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DL57 AEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL57 AEG registered?

DL57 AEG is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is DL57 AEG safe to buy?

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