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DV08 HEJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,058 mi
Last recorded100,058 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 100,058 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,744 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,788 miles

slight leake on fuel fillter

Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,691 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,070 miles

Fuel residue on fuel filter housing.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,070 miles

Fuel residue on fuel filter housing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,270 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 24,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

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

Is DV08 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 HEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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