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MW08 WTR

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,330 mi
Last recorded90,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,330 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,932 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 84,932 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 60,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,858 miles

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

NSF tyre outer wall slight damage to edge by wheel rim.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 38,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,664 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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MW08 WTR is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MW08 WTR, 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 MW08 WTR registered?

MW08 WTR is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for MW08 WTR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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