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DS08 WUY

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,688 mi
Last recorded124,688 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 124,688 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 117,838 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 112,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 112,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 105,936 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,542 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust getting rough

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn

mil light on

Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,006 miles

both rear radius arm bushes are deteriorating

Fail 1 Jul 2019 88,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both rear radius arm bushes are deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 83,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,274 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light is on

Pass 15 Jun 2016 69,146 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 69,146 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,595 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,261 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 57,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,566 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DS08 WUY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WUY, 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 WUY registered?

DS08 WUY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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