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WJ58 VJG

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,156 mi
Last recorded148,156 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 VJG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 148,156 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded.

slight brake judder nearside rear brake.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 144,286 miles

Nearside Front Light intensity reduced

Offside Front Light intensity reduced

Pass 13 Mar 2023 141,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 139,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 136,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 122,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 114,888 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 114,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,930 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,734 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,793 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 81,793 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,487 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,062 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,449 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,242 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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WJ58 VJG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WJ58 VJG, 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 WJ58 VJG registered?

WJ58 VJG is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ58 VJG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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