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MW08 WVL

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,194 mi
Last recorded171,194 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 171,194 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming underside suspension components

exhaust system corroded, rear outer casing corroded/deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2021 157,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on underside suspension components

exhaust system corroded, rear outer casing deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2019 139,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion forming on underside suspension components

rear exhaust section outer casing corroded

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2018 113,159 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 113,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

signs of a water leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,627 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside mirror is deteriorated but not affecting the view to the rear

Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,043 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to limits

nearside rear tyre scuffed and perished on the outer wall

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,815 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,046 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,188 miles

nearside front tyre is starting to scrub outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 229,522 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 WVL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

MW08 WVL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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