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DU08 JUC

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,606 mi
Last recorded134,606 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 JUC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 134,606 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 132,773 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 132,770 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,573 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 129,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 122,422 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,678 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,135 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,810 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,396 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 96,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,503 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,035 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,790 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,691 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,184 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2012 31,193 miles

Slight diesel leak on filter.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,193 miles

Slight diesel leak on filter.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight damage on nearside mirror glass.

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 JUC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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