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MW08 WYJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,225 mi
Last recorded77,225 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 77,225 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 73,918 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Slight corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Jul 2025 73,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust corroded

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

Slight corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Jul 2024 72,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 72,650 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,631 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,601 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,062 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 15 Jun 2020 70,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corrdoded

springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 70,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust corrdoded

springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,977 miles

Offside rear tyre puncher (screw in inner edge)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,019 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,813 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 WYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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