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DN08 CEA

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,471 mi
Last recorded143,471 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 CEA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 143,471 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 141,137 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 141,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 120,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,827 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 99,826 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,639 miles

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)

high travel in park brake lever

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high travel in parking brake lever

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,861 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 CEA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN08 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

DN08 CEA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is DN08 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 CEA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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