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RJ58 SVR

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,879 mi
Last recorded109,879 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,879 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2018 109,863 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,498 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,795 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

near side front tyre cut on the side wall

off side rear tyree worn on the inside edge

Fail 17 Oct 2014 87,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre cut on the side wall

off side rear tyree worn on the inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,341 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 71,904 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
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RJ58 SVR is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

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

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