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N22 DGF

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,299 mi
Last recorded141,299 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 141,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,120 miles

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

Offside Rear INNER WING RUSTY

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 129,284 miles

Front Subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2022 118,053 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 118,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 109,947 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 109,944 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,918 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 90,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,262 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 85,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,999 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 69,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N22 DGF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N22 DGF, 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 N22 DGF registered?

N22 DGF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is N22 DGF safe to buy?

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