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GD54 RAM

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,475 mi
Last recorded122,475 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 RAM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 122,475 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 115,082 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 107,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 101,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 100,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dipped beam slightly dim

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front sub frame rear bushes slight play

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box skin corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 95,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front sub frame rear bushes slight play

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights put to 0 ()

exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,775 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 90,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,014 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box corroded

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,009 miles

Offside Rear Inner osr tyre going bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,427 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,295 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,745 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 19 Feb 2014 44,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,109 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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GD54 RAM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GD54 RAM, 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 GD54 RAM registered?

GD54 RAM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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