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FM08 UWD

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,222 mi
Last recorded129,222 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UWD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 129,222 miles

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

Corrosion of all steering and suspension components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 129,220 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion of all steering and suspension components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 125,913 miles

Attention to handbrake travel required

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 120,464 miles

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

Corrosion of all steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,561 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 109,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 109,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 105,072 miles

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

Handbrake travel requires attention

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,955 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,843 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,351 miles

exhaust in poor condition outer skin

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,257 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

exhaust system slightly poor

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,280 miles

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

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)

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

both front wipers streeky

centre & rear exhaust heat sheilds insecure

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,515 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,515 miles

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

Nearside handbrake return spring missing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,063 miles

Offside Front 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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FM08 UWD 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 FM08 UWD, 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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FM08 UWD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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