2008 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · AA08 FWN
2008 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 178,299 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA08 FWN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2023
- 178,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA08 FWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-5 (AA08 FWN) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AA08 FWN Mileage History
- 08/12/2021155,282 mi
- 15/12/2022167,819 mi+12,537 mi
- 29/11/2023178,296 mi+10,477 mi
- 05/12/2023178,299 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,564 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Turbocharger FailureSerious
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- Timing Chain Rattle (4-Cylinder Engines)Serious
The timing chains on B205/B235 engines can stretch and rattle, especially on cold start. If the chain tensioner fails, the chain can skip teeth and cause valve-piston contact.
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