CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH08 RZM

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,447 mi
Last recorded130,447 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RZM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 130,447 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 130,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 127,047 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 125,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 123,112 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever approaching end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,115 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake requires adjustment, too high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 118,115 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake requires adjustment, too high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 113,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch guard insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 113,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch cover insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 96,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded + holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle flex to caliper flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to axle flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear number plate lights blue in colour when on

center silencer corroded

oil level on minimum

Fail 29 Apr 2019 96,734 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe both rear bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded + holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle flex to caliper flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to axle flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear number plate lights blue in colour when on

center silencer corroded

oil level on minimum

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,398 miles

Both front brake flexis corroded on ferroll section

Exhaust outer skin corroded

NSR shock has light fluid leak

OSR brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 May 2016 65,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement from gearbox too subframe (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi corroded at flexi end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 58,539 miles

EM warning lamp on

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 50,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 35,363 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,945 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SH08 RZM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SH08 RZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH08 RZM?

You can check the full history of SH08 RZM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH08 RZM registered?

SH08 RZM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SH08 RZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 RZM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH08 RZM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH08 RZM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.