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DU08 JPY

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,522 mi
Last recorded81,522 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,522 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,822 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,822 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,388 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 67,388 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 32,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper blade wearing.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,231 miles

Offside wiper blade wearing.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,783 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 JPY 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 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

DU08 JPY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is DU08 JPY safe to buy?

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