CarVerify

Free Car Check

R95 JMA

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,238 mi
Last recorded104,238 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 JMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,238 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

engine management light illuminated

front brake disks corroding , offside front outer face corroding significantly

general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres perishing on tread area/ shoulders

nearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

nearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

rear brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,163 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective band clamp split but system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2024 103,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective band clamp split but system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,681 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 99,673 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,924 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 96,916 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfiring (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 93,254 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 93,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 90,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,960 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 79,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,945 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 56,279 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,208 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 39,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Fail 23 Apr 2012 30,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills not visable due to plastic covers

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills not visable due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,976 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R95 JMA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R95 JMA, 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

How do I check the history of R95 JMA?

You can check the full history of R95 JMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R95 JMA registered?

R95 JMA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is R95 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R95 JMA shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R95 JMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R95 JMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.