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WJ57 NNH

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,281 mi
Last recorded196,281 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 NNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 196,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 191,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 187,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 182,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 178,598 miles

EML light on but does not meet fail criteria

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 173,207 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer wrap corroded.

Rear shock absorbers damp with oil

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 1 May 2019 164,382 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer wrap corroded.

Rear shock absorbers damp with oil

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 17 May 2018 154,971 miles

Both rear suspension top arm bushes worn

Engine management light on

Rear exhaust silencer outer wrap corroded.

Rear shock absorbers damp with oil

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2018 152,680 miles

Rear shock absorbers damp with oil

Rear silencer outer wrapping corroded

Rear upper suspension arm bushes worn

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,235 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Rear brake pads 80% worn.Rear brake disc surfaces worn/corroded

Rear suspension top arm outer bushes worn

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2016 134,394 miles

Engine management light on!

Exhaust system corroded, rubbing rear sub frame

N/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, o/s/f & n/s/r worn to 4 mm, o/s/r worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Rear brake pads worn low, Disc surfaces worn thin. Replace with next set of brake pads

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2015 122,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all the brake disc surfaces corroded/worn. Front brake pads 25% worn, rear pads 85% worn!

both rear upper suspension joint worn.

rear handbrake linkage noisey.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear suspension top arm bushes slightly worn.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,101 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped! (Replace the brake discs with the next set of brake pads).

front tyres worn to 4 mm, rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,065 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WJ57 NNH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ57 NNH, 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 WJ57 NNH registered?

WJ57 NNH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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