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DN08 CDX

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,752 mi
Last recorded109,752 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,752 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 109,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe insecure all pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box slightly Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,573 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,387 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 51,936 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 51,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 47,280 miles

Front brake discs lipped on inner face

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Rear chassis corroding slightly around rear springs

Fail 9 May 2018 47,269 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (marked in yellow) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake discs lipped on inner face

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Rear chassis corroding slightly around rear springs

Pass 10 May 2017 42,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 38,328 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 34,515 miles

engine lumpy on tickover

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2015 34,515 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine lumpy on tickover

Pass 1 May 2014 29,821 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 25,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 21,683 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 21,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,206 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
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DN08 CDX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

DN08 CDX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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