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DN08 USH

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,885 mi
Last recorded143,885 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 USH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 143,885 miles

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

Front slight braking effort uneveness on application

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 134,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear upper rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 134,001 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear upper rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 27 Feb 2019 121,335 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 107,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r rose bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 107,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r rose bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,386 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 94,386 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,471 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Fog lamp inner missing and not working

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,798 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 44,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,897 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,072 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 USH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USH, 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 USH registered?

DN08 USH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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