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MW08 XAB

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,377 mi
Last recorded85,377 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 XAB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 85,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 77,722 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 71,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 64,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 61,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 59,736 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 26 May 2020 58,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 54,232 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 29 May 2018 51,372 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,795 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 41,943 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,953 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 XAB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

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

Is MW08 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 XAB shows 16 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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