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DL57 ONV

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,697 mi
Last recorded159,697 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 ONV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 159,697 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 156,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 150,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 150,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2022 142,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 136,171 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2020 132,205 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 125,064 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 125,059 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,151 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,203 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 77,737 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,737 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,636 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 56,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,641 miles

Offside 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
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DL57 ONV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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