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WU08 PGK

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,431 mi
Last recorded84,431 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,431 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,540 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,827 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

headlamp wash not working

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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WU08 PGK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU08 PGK, 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

How do I check the history of WU08 PGK?

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What year was WU08 PGK registered?

WU08 PGK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WU08 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 PGK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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