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C9 MRP

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,210 mi
Last recorded120,210 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MRP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 120,210 miles

rear silencer rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2025 115,397 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 18 Dec 2023 110,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Clutch release bearing noisy

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,782 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated to limit

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

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

suspect clutch release bearing noisy and rough

Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,956 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 100,955 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,860 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 96,860 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 91,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust outer casing in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,913 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,338 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,093 miles

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,334 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 42,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,451 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,144 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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C9 MRP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C9 MRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 MRP registered?

C9 MRP is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is C9 MRP safe to buy?

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