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AC58 DDO

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,770 mi
Last recorded163,770 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 DDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 163,770 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 151,181 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 151,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 136,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corrosion rear box outer skin

Pass 17 Oct 2022 122,060 miles

Offside Rear exhaust corrosion outer skin

Fail 17 Oct 2022 122,059 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear exhaust corrosion outer skin

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,798 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,811 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower tyre worn unevenly and small cut in tread

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and cuts in tread

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 74,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and cuts in tread

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,089 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,086 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,072 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,114 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,985 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,924 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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AC58 DDO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 79,928 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 AC58 DDO, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC58 DDO registered?

AC58 DDO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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