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RV08 WBJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,311 mi
Last recorded134,311 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 134,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread area. ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 130,858 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sill areas, side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear shock mounting areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Various minor chips in front windscreen.

Pass 11 Apr 2024 125,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged os and ns door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nsf wing liner insecure

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 120,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged os and ns door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nsf wing liner insecure

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 117,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges- especially outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and Nearside- glass in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm- outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 114,173 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 104,819 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 104,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,281 miles

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,279 miles

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,952 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW

PLAY IN OSR HUB

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,674 miles

EML ON

PLAY IN OSR HUB ASSEMBLY

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,055 miles

front brake discs worn

slight leak of oil from rear shock absobers os & ns

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,621 miles

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

nsr tyre worn low

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,003 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 46,003 miles

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

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

front pads worn low

osr tyre worn low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,420 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,716 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RV08 WBJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RV08 WBJ, 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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RV08 WBJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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