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MW08 XAF

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,303 mi
Last recorded141,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 141,303 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 131,219 miles

smell of coolant when hot no signs of leek

Pass 2 Jan 2024 124,506 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 117,167 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 116,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,733 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow(corrosion hole) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, 3.0mm and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,378 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer skins deteriated

One washer jet not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 109,378 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer skins deteriated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

One washer jet not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,608 miles

front reg plate deteriated to mot limits

light wear in osr and nsr hub bushes

ns wing mirror very deteriated

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

stone chip on windscreen in zone B

Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,468 miles

front reg plate deteriated

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

nsf tyre on limit

osr tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

slight blockage on osf washer jet

Pass 22 May 2015 98,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 86,321 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 80,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 73,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,488 miles

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

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 XAF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

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

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