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MW08 WXS

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,091 mi
Last recorded149,091 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 149,091 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 149,091 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 144,237 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 144,237 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 140,534 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside rear inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,976 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2015 122,445 miles

Manegment lamp on

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 122,445 miles

Manegment lamp on

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 106,239 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 88,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 71,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 53,804 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 53,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WXS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

MW08 WXS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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