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GJ08 DWZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,948 mi
Last recorded158,948 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 DWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 158,948 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edg235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 145,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs adjusting (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads are 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 145,830 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs adjusting (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads are 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 132,095 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Nov 2023 132,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,079 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded

very low effort on nearside rear parking brake

Fail 5 Nov 2022 119,580 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam main bean only stays on if you hold the switch back (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

very low effort on nearside rear parking brake

Pass 3 Nov 2021 106,138 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,802 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 101,785 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 95,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,711 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 83,660 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,004 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,978 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,285 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,316 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,480 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,574 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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GJ08 DWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc 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 GJ08 DWZ, 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 GJ08 DWZ registered?

GJ08 DWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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