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MW08 WUC

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,648 mi
Last recorded152,648 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WUC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 152,648 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Advise lower engine/gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre zero tread inner shoulder Near Fail (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 148,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 147,495 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 132,688 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 132,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 121,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 113,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 103,847 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 91,410 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 75,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,451 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,578 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,495 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 44,495 miles

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

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 WUC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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