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DV58 AEW

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,188 mi
Last recorded114,188 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 AEW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 114,188 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 113,974 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 104,069 miles

All brake discs have corroded, worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)

Exhaust heat-shield insecure

Front registration plate delaminating

O/s front lower suspension arm badly corroded

O/s rear shock misting

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Fail 9 May 2018 104,069 miles

All brake discs have corroded, worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)

Exhaust heat-shield insecure

Front registration plate delaminating

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s front lower suspension arm badly corroded

O/s rear shock misting

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Pass 10 May 2017 94,416 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 83,964 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 83,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,441 miles

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)

handbrake near end of travel

irregular wear pattern to offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,980 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,438 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,415 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,918 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,973 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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DV58 AEW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV58 AEW, 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 DV58 AEW registered?

DV58 AEW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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