2008 Saab 9-5 1.9L Diesel · WJ58 YBY
2008 Saab 9-5 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 149,400 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ58 YBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 149,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ58 YBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-5 (WJ58 YBY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ58 YBY Mileage History
- 19/10/2022127,196 mi
- 30/10/2023134,280 mi+7,084 mi
- 30/10/2023134,280 mi
- 01/11/2024142,153 mi+7,873 mi
- 03/10/2025149,400 mi+7,247 mi
Average of roughly 7,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Turbocharger FailureSerious
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- Timing Chain Rattle (4-Cylinder Engines)Serious
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