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DS08 WVK

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,638 mi
Last recorded120,638 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 120,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 117,062 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,925 miles

ALL UNSERSIDE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,647 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 106,616 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,831 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6MM ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6MM ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

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

SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 20 Aug 2018 90,831 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6MM ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6MM ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

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

SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,013 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Front Coolant leak INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Front Coolant leak INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,169 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 27 Jun 2016 54,157 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER AREA UNDERSIDE AT REAR (7.2.3)

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,553 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 31,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,819 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,588 miles

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

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

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 WVK 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 75%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

DS08 WVK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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