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C21 RJN

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,002 mi
Last recorded50,002 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RJN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,002 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 44,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 39,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 39,338 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 39,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Stop lamps remain on when position lamps illuminated (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,712 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 38,712 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,859 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,406 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,334 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,627 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall not exposing any cords

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,995 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both parking brake cable return springs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,213 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,420 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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C21 RJN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C21 RJN, 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 C21 RJN registered?

C21 RJN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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