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MW08 WZS

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 92,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,202 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,461 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,800 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,183 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,015 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,023 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,387 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,818 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,835 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 24,557 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 WZS 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 94.1%.

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 WZS, 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

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What year was MW08 WZS registered?

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

Is MW08 WZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 WZS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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