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DV58 TZZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,152 mi
Last recorded173,152 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 173,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

INDUCTION LEAK ON INLET MANIFOLD (JUST PASSES)

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever high

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 166,572 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER ARMS. (ON LIMIT) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER ARMS (ON LIMIT) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension arm bushes worn and splitting

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 166,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER ARMS. (ON LIMIT) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER ARMS (ON LIMIT) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension arm bushes worn and splitting

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 158,804 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 151,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 145,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 145,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 134,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 122,592 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 111,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,758 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,178 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,697 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,592 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,289 miles

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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