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MW08 WVN

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,844 mi
Last recorded153,844 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 153,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 149,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 145,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 140,622 miles

battery cover fitted

slight exhaust blow on rear joint

Pass 26 Jan 2018 136,011 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2018 135,997 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust in poor condition

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in both rear upper arm bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2017 128,657 miles

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

front subframe o/s and n/s rear bushes weak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 122,967 miles

Centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,463 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,316 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 WVN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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