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RJ58 SVL

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,571 mi
Last recorded141,571 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 SVL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 141,571 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 141,571 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,499 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 125,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp bulb (1.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,599 miles

Nearside Rear Rear silencer casing corroded / no leak.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S antiroll "D" bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt No access to rear belts due to cargo. ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 110,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Poor light output /flickering / cloudy pattern. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear silencer casing corroded / no leak.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S antiroll "D" bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt No access to rear belts due to cargo. ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wear to inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Flat spot to inner alloy rim.

Offside Front Tyre wear to inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 96,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wear to inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Flat spot to inner alloy rim.

Offside Front Tyre wear to inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,958 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 92,958 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs very corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have an average depth measurement of 1.8 mm

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2013 81,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have an average depth measurement of 1.8 mm

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,219 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,078 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

osf tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2011 53,078 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

osf tyre slight wear outer edge

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 SVL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

RJ58 SVL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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