CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY08 WFM

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,694 mi
Last recorded82,694 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 WFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 82,694 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,200 miles

Central seatbelt retracting mechanism stiff

Pass 22 Oct 2024 74,801 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 74,801 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,487 miles

central seat belt retracting mechanism stiff

Fail 30 Oct 2023 71,487 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

central seat belt retracting mechanism stiff

Pass 17 Oct 2022 67,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,412 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 63,411 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 60,393 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,681 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,179 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 39,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,726 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,826 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 31,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,066 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,390 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY08 WFM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY08 WFM, 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

How do I check the history of SY08 WFM?

You can check the full history of SY08 WFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY08 WFM registered?

SY08 WFM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SY08 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 WFM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY08 WFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY08 WFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.