MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,507 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Light corrosion back box outer skin deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear parking brake slower to react ( in board shoes )
OIL ON MIN
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Light corrosion back box outer skin deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear parking brake slower to react ( in board shoes )
OIL ON MIN
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
engine management light on
Front Lower gearbox mounting rubber bonding showing deterioration
Nearside Front door mirror glass slightly discoloured
Offside Front door mirror glass slightly discoloured
Offside Front wiper blade showing deterioration (clearing screen)
Rear exhaust box corroded
engine management light illuminated on dash
items removed from boot to facilitate inspection
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Lower gearbox mounting rubber bonding showing deterioration
Nearside Front door mirror glass slightly discoloured
Offside Front door mirror glass slightly discoloured
Offside Front wiper blade showing deterioration (clearing screen)
Rear exhaust box corroded
engine management light illuminated on dash
items removed from boot to facilitate inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
both wiper blades deteriorated
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ08 VJC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 RJ08 VJC, 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 RJ08 VJC registered?
RJ08 VJC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2008.
Is RJ08 VJC safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ08 VJC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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