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DS08 WVB

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,939 mi
Last recorded102,939 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WVB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,939 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 102,810 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 102,798 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested Excessive misfire from engine. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Parking brake has a reduced effort - Output 86kg.

Parking brake close to having no reserve travel.

Unable to carry out inspection to boot area.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,282 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 70,238 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working no side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort o reading (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake very low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bad water leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,312 miles

Front under trays

management light on dash

two rear child seats at rear

Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,312 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

Front under trays

management light on dash

two rear child seats at rear

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 55,811 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,781 miles

offside rear seat belt not fully tested(child seat fitted)

slight play in nearside and offside front droplinks

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,391 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,391 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)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,162 miles

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

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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DS08 WVB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DS08 WVB, 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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DS08 WVB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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