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DV58 TZW

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,622 mi
Last recorded244,622 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 TZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 244,622 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

Rear Subframe/suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 244,102 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Rear Subframe/suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 228,326 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear suspension/components corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2023 227,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear suspension/components corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 209,773 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 209,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 191,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn.

Parking brake performance just met requirements.

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 166,855 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 166,074 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 145,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 145,522 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 126,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of uneven wear. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn, signs of uneven wear.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside & nearside rear tyres, slight uneven wear.

Offside & nearside rear, lower suspension arm bushes worn.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,830 miles

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

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 29 Jan 2015 77,854 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 77,854 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,776 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre has damaged side wall.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 77,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre has damaged side wall.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,186 miles

Cuts in front tyres, no cords showing.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,582 miles

Cuts in front tyres outer sidewalls, no cords showing.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,391 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DV58 TZW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TZW, 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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DV58 TZW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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