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GY58 NLJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,643 mi
Last recorded84,643 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 NLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 84,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,807 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,265 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 69,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,437 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 63,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,120 miles

Front offside and nearside brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread under 3.00 mm and splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass is discolouring

Offside Rear tyre tread under 3.00 mm

Offside obligatory mirror glass is discolouring

Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,240 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 51,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,198 miles

Dampness around fuel filter, no obvious signs of leaks found

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Offside & nearside rear tyres outer edges wearing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,138 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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GY58 NLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY58 NLJ, 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.

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What year was GY58 NLJ registered?

GY58 NLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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The MOT history for GY58 NLJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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