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C15 UWS

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,452 mi
Last recorded59,452 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 UWS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,336 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 57,798 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 56,898 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,044 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,851 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 48,851 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,719 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,703 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on edges

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 39,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on edges

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,436 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,449 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,667 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 15,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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C15 UWS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C15 UWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C15 UWS registered?

C15 UWS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is C15 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 UWS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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