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RJ58 SVF

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,305 mi
Last recorded143,305 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 SVF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 143,305 miles

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

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

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

corrosion over parts of underbody

slight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 28 Sep 2022 136,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear sub frame and rear arms have slight corrosion.

Vehicle underside at rear has slight corrosion.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 132,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre box and rear clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside undersealed.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside undersealed.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,157 miles

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

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

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 24 Sep 2018 109,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.6 min depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.6 min depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,189 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,709 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,358 miles

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

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

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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RJ58 SVF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RJ58 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

RJ58 SVF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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