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WJ58 YCD

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,305 mi
Last recorded177,305 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 177,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 170,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 160,307 miles

Backbox outer skin deteriorated but not blowing

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

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 149,255 miles

Offside o/s mirror casing missing

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 149,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Offside o/s mirror case missing

Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,066 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 134,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 119,438 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 119,438 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,008 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,304 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine light staying on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,956 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 63,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,174 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 55,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,836 miles

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

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 YCD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCD, 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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WJ58 YCD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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