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DU08 JPJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,812 mi
Last recorded106,812 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 JPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,812 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2017 106,696 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 97,964 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 97,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,639 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust cover insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2016

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced late application (3.7.B.6b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust cover insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,387 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,539 miles

Rear tyres cracking.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Dec 2013 67,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres cracking.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,776 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 57,603 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,950 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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DU08 JPJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU08 JPJ, 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 DU08 JPJ registered?

DU08 JPJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DU08 JPJ safe to buy?

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