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WJ58 YCA

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,873 mi
Last recorded39,873 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 39,873 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2024 39,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 38,499 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,521 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,460 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,040 miles

Offside door mirror glass slightly defective

Pass 18 Oct 2019 34,097 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

door mirror glasses slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,770 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 27,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,817 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,107 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,077 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 YCA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

WJ58 YCA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is WJ58 YCA safe to buy?

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