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DL57 AFK

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,821 mi
Last recorded141,821 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 141,821 miles

MIL light is on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 141,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

MIL light is on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,892 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 132,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 123,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER REMOVED BEFORE TEST ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR TRAILING ARM UPPER BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT INIT BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT THIS TIME OF TEST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR TRAILING ARM UPPER BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT INIT BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT THIS TIME OF TEST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 123,812 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER REMOVED BEFORE TEST ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR TRAILING ARM UPPER BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT INIT BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT THIS TIME OF TEST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR TRAILING ARM UPPER BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT INIT BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT THIS TIME OF TEST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,944 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,871 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 92,271 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,279 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper marks in windscreen.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,147 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen marked by wiper blade.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,069 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DL57 AFK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFK, 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 AFK registered?

DL57 AFK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is DL57 AFK safe to buy?

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