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MW08 WWL

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,198 mi
Last recorded85,198 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 85,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front ABS rings corroded x2

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 82,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,678 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 78,430 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,024 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 71,945 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,333 miles

exhaust parts corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,834 miles

Rear both tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2017 56,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear both tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,935 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 51,918 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,945 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,352 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s rear shock absober casing corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,444 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,595 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 WWL 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 82.4%.

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

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