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GJ08 DXW

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,244 mi
Last recorded135,244 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 DXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 135,244 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 123,246 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 119,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,441 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 86,530 miles

Nearside Front lower arm,ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2017 78,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,585 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 66,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 60,184 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s hand brake return spring missing

side repeator glued on , may come loose

Fail 16 May 2014 59,889 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

anti slip missing on accelorator pedal

o/s hand brake return spring missing

side repeator glued on , may come loose

Pass 20 May 2013 50,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,794 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Fail 10 May 2012 41,794 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 18 May 2011 34,422 miles

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

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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GJ08 DXW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ08 DXW, 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 GJ08 DXW registered?

GJ08 DXW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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