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DN08 CDE

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,933 mi
Last recorded192,933 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 CDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 192,933 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 192,933 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 191,873 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 191,872 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 190,199 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 190,199 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 188,866 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 169,993 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 169,993 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 152,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 152,761 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield rattling and loose

Pass 6 Jun 2012 115,417 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 114,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 96,067 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DN08 CDE 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 60%.

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 DN08 CDE, 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

How do I check the history of DN08 CDE?

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What year was DN08 CDE registered?

DN08 CDE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is DN08 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 CDE shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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