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DV58 AFJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,362 mi
Last recorded106,362 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 AFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 106,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,693 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,944 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 85,283 miles

chassis bushes are worn

oil leaks

Pass 24 May 2018 70,705 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 70,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring corroded and snapped. (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

back box exhaust heavily corroded.

nearside front tyre wearing low.

offside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,958 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 64,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,778 miles

both front tyres are down to 2-3 mm

both rear tyres out of shape/cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,168 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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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DV58 AFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DV58 AFJ, 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 AFJ registered?

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

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