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RV58 WVS

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

239,036 mi
Last recorded239,036 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 WVS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 239,036 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 230,803 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bothside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 219,731 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 209,869 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 209,869 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 198,794 miles

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

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 198,794 miles

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

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle Inside Out (4.1.A.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 190,212 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 170,620 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 170,611 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 149,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 149,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 128,242 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 119,908 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 119,907 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 109,114 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and tread worn uneven

Fail 7 Nov 2011 96,237 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and tread worn uneven

Fail 17 Oct 2011 94,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

offside rear tyre worn inner 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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RV58 WVS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVS, 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 WVS registered?

RV58 WVS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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