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WU58 ZRD

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,804 mi
Last recorded149,804 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 ZRD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 149,804 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 145,969 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 140,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 135,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 131,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 131,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,909 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 123,430 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,175 miles

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm bush worn with slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,233 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

outer sill covers fitted ,not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,996 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 81,980 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,009 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,657 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc rusty.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,878 miles

rear brake discs getting rusty.

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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WU58 ZRD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol 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 WU58 ZRD, 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 WU58 ZRD registered?

WU58 ZRD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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