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SY08 WFR

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

228,392 mi
Last recorded228,392 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 WFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 228,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 211,585 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 211,585 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 194,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 180,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 159,372 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 159,371 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 141,822 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox both (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 May 2018 141,814 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox both (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,331 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 115,331 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 115,331 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,408 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 105,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,737 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,350 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,253 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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SY08 WFR is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WFR, 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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SY08 WFR is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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