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RJ58 CCO

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,382 mi
Last recorded134,382 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 CCO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 134,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corrosion rear box outer skin

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 131,551 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions plate damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,355 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2024 127,355 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset time of test came up with boost pressure fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2023 122,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021
Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,527 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 115,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 108,169 miles

Rear Nail in tyre NSR & OSR ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 108,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged OSF reluctor ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre NSR & OSR ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,458 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,370 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn 3mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn 3mm

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn 3mm

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,525 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

wipers for clearance of windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2017 89,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

wipers for clearance of windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,814 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 75,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre splits in inner sidewall no cords seen at time of test

injuries in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2014 51,069 miles

osr shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\rear brake discs wearing and slightly corroded\in juries in windscreen

Fail 7 Nov 2014 51,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\rear brake discs wearing and slightly corroded\in juries in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,216 miles

injuries in windscreen\front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated\

nsf tyre damage to sidewall no cords seen at time of test\nsr tyre cracking in tread grooves and nail in tread\osr tyre for cracking in tread grooves\

rear brake discs wearing lipped and scored

security of osf mirror cover\osr shockabsorber corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2013 41,216 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO BRAKES

injuries in windscreen\front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated\

nsf tyre damage to sidewall no cords seen at time of test\nsr tyre cracking in tread grooves and nail in tread\osr tyre for cracking in tread grooves\

rear brake discs wearing lipped and scored

security of osf mirror cover\front brake discs heavily worn lipped and scored\osr shockabsorber corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2012 35,836 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,836 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 30,325 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 30,325 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RJ58 CCO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ58 CCO, 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 RJ58 CCO registered?

RJ58 CCO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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