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WJ08 WFC

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,769 mi
Last recorded112,769 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 112,769 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ((front and rear)) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint/bearing in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint/bearing in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ((front and rear)) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,925 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 87,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 80,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 75,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 73,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 73,238 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working pump not running (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,116 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 68,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,664 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,024 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 35,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,346 miles

Battery insecure

both cv boot small clips weeping grease

Fail 4 Apr 2012 23,346 miles

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

Battery insecure

both cv boot small clips weeping grease

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,036 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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WJ08 WFC 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 80%.

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 WJ08 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

WJ08 WFC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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