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NX58 RDU

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,497 mi
Last recorded178,497 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 RDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022 178,497 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust back-box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 173,031 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 168,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 160,835 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2019 160,835 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2019 160,817 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2018 142,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 142,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,542 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 99,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 99,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 99,278 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 85,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2014 85,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 61,601 miles

Advise front brake pad`s getting low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 38,867 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 5 Apr 2011 28,464 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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NX58 RDU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NX58 RDU, 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 NX58 RDU registered?

NX58 RDU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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