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WL57 NLE

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,402 mi
Last recorded100,402 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 NLE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 100,399 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,309 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre tread worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre has a screw stuck through the tread

Offside Rear off side rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 Oct 2017 97,309 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre tread worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre has a screw stuck through the tread

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light off side rear light lens broken and emitting white light . (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear off side rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,480 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,719 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 49,455 miles

both front tyres worn on edges. wearing low 215 55 16

greasearound both outer c.v. gaitors

near side rear brake noisey

service light on

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,581 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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WL57 NLE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL57 NLE, 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 WL57 NLE registered?

WL57 NLE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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