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DU08 JUO

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,477 mi
Last recorded183,477 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 JUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 183,477 miles

both wing mirror glasses discoloured

front subframe bushes worn

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 183,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

both wing mirror glasses discoloured

front subframe bushes worn

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 175,050 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe carrier bushes have slight movement

Fail 15 Jan 2019 175,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe carrier bushes have slight movement

Pass 10 Jan 2018 163,774 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

engine man light on

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Jan 2018 163,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

engine man light on

exhaust shield insecure

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jan 2017 148,436 miles

door mirror glass dis-coloured

engine man light on

nearside rear upper suspension arm has slight play in a bush

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Jan 2017 148,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

door mirror glass dis-coloured

engine man light on

nearside rear upper suspension arm has slight play in a bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,131 miles

engine man light on

gear change worn

nearside rear brake disk corroded on contact face slightly

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,382 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 115,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 98,317 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 4 Jan 2014 98,317 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,263 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pitted

handbrake noisey on application

rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,095 miles

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

Offside 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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DU08 JUO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JUO, 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 JUO registered?

DU08 JUO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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