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DS08 WUU

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,444 mi
Last recorded175,444 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WUU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 175,444 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 165,881 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 165,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 151,015 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2018 135,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 120,546 miles

Engine management light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted nearside rear.

nearside front tyre wearing low.(at 3mm)

nearside rear tyre wearing low.(at 3mm) also small cuts in tread.

oil leak.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 105,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking.(by fuel tank) (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL CLOSE TO EXCESS.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted nearside rear.

nearside front tyre wearing low.(at 3mm)

nearside rear tyre wearing low.(at 3mm) also small cuts in tread.

oil leak.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,547 miles

ADVISE, BOTH rear tyres wearing low, also perishing.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 91,547 miles

ADVISE, BOTH rear tyres wearing low, also perishing.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 69,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2012 42,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 42,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,686 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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DS08 WUU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DS08 WUU, 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 DS08 WUU registered?

DS08 WUU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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