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MW08 WVF

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,977 mi
Last recorded154,977 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WVF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 154,977 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 152,513 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,469 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 142,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 141,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 134,662 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 126,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,934 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 105,598 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level on min

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,233 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,292 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 83,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,682 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on edges,offside one is perished/cracked on tyre face

Front tyres getting low nearside one is bold on outer edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,941 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 WVF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WVF, 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 WVF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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