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DN08 USC

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,339 mi
Last recorded50,339 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 50,339 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 50,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,368 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres misshapen on inner edges

outer skin on back box badly corroded, and peeling away

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,519 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 44,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 38,430 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 38,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,831 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,917 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 17,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,960 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,938 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 USC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 USC, 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 USC registered?

DN08 USC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is DN08 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 USC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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