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DV08 HDO

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,820 mi
Last recorded90,820 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,820 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 90,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,978 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres starting to wear unevenly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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DV08 HDO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV08 HDO, 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 DV08 HDO registered?

DV08 HDO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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