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WJ08 VKU

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,285 mi
Last recorded100,285 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 VKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2023 100,285 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both wing mirrors poor condition

mil light on

Pass 10 May 2022 88,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush on hub side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 70,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,403 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 63,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,693 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 59,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,552 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,459 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,559 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,406 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 36,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,898 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 25,898 miles

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

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

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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WJ08 VKU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ08 VKU, 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 WJ08 VKU registered?

WJ08 VKU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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