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SD08 JDU

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,200 mi
Last recorded83,200 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 JDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,142 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 72,923 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,580 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,682 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,710 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,948 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,948 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,120 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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SD08 JDU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD08 JDU, 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 SD08 JDU registered?

SD08 JDU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is SD08 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 JDU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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