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DV58 AFN

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,342 mi
Last recorded83,342 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,342 miles

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

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

all brake pipes and ferrules covered in grease/ unable to fully inspect items

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,731 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 72,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,444 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 62,443 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,406 miles

Centre Front reg plate damage/ within requirements

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated/still clears screen

Pass 2 Aug 2014 37,911 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 AFN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFN, 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 AFN registered?

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

Is DV58 AFN safe to buy?

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