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WG08 DUU

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

135,552 mi
Last recorded135,552 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 DUU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 135,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 128,544 miles

Both door mirror glass is deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate is deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2022 128,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/ Shock Absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both door mirror glass is deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate is deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2021 124,825 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 124,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 122,820 miles

Nearside and Offside mirror lenses are deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2019 116,836 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 116,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,261 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 107,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,027 miles

Engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Handbrake will soon require attention

Fail 31 Jul 2017 95,027 miles

Engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Handbrake will soon require attention

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear handbrake lever return spring missing

Fail 26 Jul 2016 79,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear handbrake lever return spring missing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,167 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,464 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Nearside front foglamp glass broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,464 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management warning lamp on.

Nearside front foglamp glass broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 43,471 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 33,687 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,877 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has light perishing in between tread.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 23,877 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear tyre has light perishing in between tread.

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

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WG08 DUU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WG08 DUU, 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 WG08 DUU registered?

WG08 DUU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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