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RV58 VSM

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,906 mi
Last recorded143,906 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 VSM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 143,906 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 132,763 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 132,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 125,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 115,901 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 115,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 108,070 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump bung. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump bung. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear One tailgate hinge bolt missing. Tailgate remains secure.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 96,795 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear One tailgate hinge bolt missing. Tailgate remains secure.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 89,648 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,199 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,955 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges (not within measured area

Fail 14 Oct 2016 73,953 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

both front tyres wearing on edges (not within measured area

Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,775 miles

front brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge mishapened

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,690 miles

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

wear ridge both front brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,636 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 38,633 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,006 miles

Nearside Front 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
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RV58 VSM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV58 VSM, 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 RV58 VSM registered?

RV58 VSM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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