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DY58 HRM

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,389 mi
Last recorded91,389 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 HRM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,389 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 88,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,711 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,005 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,273 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front bumper crash bar slightly damaged (behind front bumper)

front bumper insecure

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,872 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,903 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
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DY58 HRM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 DY58 HRM, 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 DY58 HRM registered?

DY58 HRM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is DY58 HRM safe to buy?

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