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DU08 JUV

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,576 mi
Last recorded59,576 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,576 miles

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

exhaust/heatsheild/adrift

Fail 22 Aug 2017 59,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working main/beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust/heatsheild/adrift

Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,128 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,513 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 44,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,200 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,481 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 32,481 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 26,800 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JUV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

DU08 JUV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is DU08 JUV safe to buy?

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