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MW08 WUL

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,468 mi
Last recorded126,468 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 126,468 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

transmission oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2020 126,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

exhaust backbox corroded

transmission oil leak

Pass 21 May 2019 107,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 99,877 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 99,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2017 86,529 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 86,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,098 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 71,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,891 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,232 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,045 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 57,045 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,729 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 49,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,895 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 31,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 WUL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

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

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