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DS08 WVU

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,496 mi
Last recorded131,496 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,496 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 122,489 miles

corrosion on rear back box outer skin

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread and wearing close to limit

Fail 1 Oct 2015 122,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion on rear back box outer skin

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread and wearing close to limit

Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,474 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,362 miles

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

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

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

Stone chip in offside windscreen out of swept area.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Stone chip in offside windscreen out of swept area.

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 WVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WVU, 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 DS08 WVU registered?

DS08 WVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is DS08 WVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 WVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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