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DY08 KTF

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,107 mi
Last recorded141,107 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 141,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Outer sills covered

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,195 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,205 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 115,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,750 miles

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,197 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,115 miles

interior mirror insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,115 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

interior mirror insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,965 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,784 miles

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

Offside wiper blade wearing.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,981 miles

Grease around nearside outer C.V boot.

Rear number plate slightly loose.

Scratches in windscreen.

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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DY08 KTF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY08 KTF, 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 DY08 KTF registered?

DY08 KTF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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