2008 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · MW53 WDS
2008 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 148,175 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW53 WDS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 148,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW53 WDS 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 (MW53 WDS) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
MW53 WDS Mileage History
- 20/09/2022133,973 mi
- 27/09/2023141,135 mi+7,162 mi
- 24/10/2024145,564 mi+4,429 mi
- 19/12/2025148,175 mi+2,611 mi
Average of roughly 4,374 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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