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HN08 WFJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 WFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 107,409 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 103,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,730 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,733 miles

mil light on

Pass 16 Nov 2021 92,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 86,801 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,309 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 69,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,726 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,691 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,612 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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HN08 WFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HN08 WFJ, 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 HN08 WFJ registered?

HN08 WFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for HN08 WFJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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