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R21 DWJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,216 mi
Last recorded82,216 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 DWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 82,216 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 78,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,766 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 66,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,032 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,143 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,053 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 48,305 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 43,926 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 2 Dec 2016 38,127 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,201 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 20,971 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 14,488 miles

both rear handbrake cable supports broken but handbrake cable secure.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 7,889 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 328 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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R21 DWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 R21 DWJ, 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 R21 DWJ registered?

R21 DWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is R21 DWJ safe to buy?

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