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MW08 WYC

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,075 mi
Last recorded124,075 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2016 124,075 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 117,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,213 miles

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

hand brake near end of working travel

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,148 miles

air bag lamp staying on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,068 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 WYC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WYC, 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 WYC registered?

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

Is MW08 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 WYC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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