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MW08 WVU

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,800 mi
Last recorded164,800 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 164,800 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 164,777 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 164,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 155,780 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 155,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 143,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 136,314 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 136,301 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,947 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,623 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 55,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,391 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,086 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,353 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,885 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,455 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,922 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 38,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 WVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW08 WVU?

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What year was MW08 WVU registered?

MW08 WVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is MW08 WVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 WVU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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