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SY08 WGC

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,066 mi
Last recorded102,066 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 102,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,889 miles

Offside Front driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,639 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 80,639 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,699 miles

Offside Rear Lower slight play in hub rose bush

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,464 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 60,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,023 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,730 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 WGC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY08 WGC, 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 SY08 WGC registered?

SY08 WGC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is SY08 WGC safe to buy?

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