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MW53 WDS

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,175 mi
Last recorded148,175 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 WDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 148,175 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 145,564 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 141,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,973 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 123,752 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 114,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 114,898 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction remove visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,141 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Main beam has just met requirements -

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,179 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,179 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,972 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,715 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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MW53 WDS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MW53 WDS, 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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MW53 WDS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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