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DN08 CEO

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,857 mi
Last recorded98,857 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 CEO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,857 miles

underbody corrosion - body and components

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake out of adjustment (on limit)

mil light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2025 98,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake out of adjustment (on limit)

mil light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

underbody corrosion - body and components

Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

handbrake out of adjustment - on limit

mil light on

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2024 98,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x starting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake out of adjustment

mil light on

suspension components corroding

Pass 9 May 2023 94,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 94,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,839 miles

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

fuel filter damp

handbrake out of adjustment

heat shield insecure

mil light on

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

fuel filter damp

handbrake out of adjustment

heat shield insecure

mil light on

Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,397 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 72,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,793 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,757 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,279 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 CEO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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