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DV08 HDY

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,097 mi
Last recorded78,097 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,097 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,753 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s front tyre void of tread on very outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,753 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s front tyre void of tread on very outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,368 miles

Front nearside+offside tyres heavily worn on the outer edges (205/55/16

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,453 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 47,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

E M L light on

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,079 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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DV08 HDY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

DV08 HDY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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