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DN08 CFJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,051 mi
Last recorded132,051 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 132,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 124,173 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 124,172 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 122,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 118,813 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 114,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 114,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 111,574 miles

plastic under trays fitted to lower vehicle not allowing some inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,700 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 106,700 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped under floor (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure under floor (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,978 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,097 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,670 miles

Brake fluid over max limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside handbrake cable return spring broken, but cable still returning ok

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,670 miles

Brake fluid over max limit

Nearside handbrake cable return spring broken, but cable still returning ok

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,013 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,569 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Centre 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 CFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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