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DN08 ZDZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,255 mi
Last recorded169,255 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 169,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 158,278 miles

2x Front tyres wearing on the edges

Coil Springs corroded

Engine cover/Trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded in places

headlamps faded

Fail 30 Oct 2021 158,278 miles

2x Front tyres wearing on the edges

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Engine cover/Trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody corroded in places

headlamps faded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 149,781 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 142,490 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 112,920 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 97,777 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 84,253 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 71,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,468 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,815 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,370 miles

N/S/R tyre has small cut in center tread

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 ZDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

DN08 ZDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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