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DV08 KHC

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,824 mi
Last recorded124,824 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KHC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,824 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,832 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 104,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake travel slightly high (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,825 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,763 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,759 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,231 miles

centre rear seatbelt is slow to retract

engine management light on the dash indicating a fault

front windscreen is scratched in zone A

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,122 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 79,151 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 68,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 58,055 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,833 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 KHC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KHC, 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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DV08 KHC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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