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DN08 CDV

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,534 mi
Last recorded127,534 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 127,534 miles

ADVISE: rear exhaust silencer outer skin is starting to corrode off

ADVISE: rear reverse light not working

ADVISE: underbody/suspension components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn slightly with a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: Ns/r trailing arm bush is starting to show slight cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: Os/r trailing arm bush is starting to show slight cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear brake discs are worn slightly with a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 118,618 miles

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn with a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear ADVISE: rear reverse light not working

Rear ADVISE: rear silencer outer skit is corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: BOTH rear trailing arm bushes are showing signs of splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 118,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front inner and outer brake pads have worn down to the screamer (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ns/f lower drop link has excessive play/ knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn with a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: both rear inner and outer brake pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear ADVISE: rear reverse light not working

Rear ADVISE: rear silencer outer skit is corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: BOTH rear trailing arm bushes are showing signs of splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 113,151 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 113,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joints worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Return spring on handbrake cable missing (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer pin bush worn with excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable return spring heavily corroded

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

Rear ADVISE Reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 99,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,891 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)

Pass 3 May 2016 65,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,683 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)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,944 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,735 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads 3mm

slight inbalance on front brakes

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 CDV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CDV, 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 DN08 CDV registered?

DN08 CDV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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