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AF09 MVK

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,613 mi
Last recorded154,613 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 154,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 154,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 144,949 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 144,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 137,296 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 126,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe bushes worn

Fail 21 Feb 2023 126,380 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe bushes worn

Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,863 miles

Heat shield hanging off

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 114,863 miles

Heat shield hanging off

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 105,411 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 95,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,832 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,013 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,316 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,306 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,576 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 4mm

offside rear tyre 4mm

tyre size 235/45/17 94w

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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AF09 MVK is a 2009 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 71.4%.

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 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 AF09 MVK, 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 AF09 MVK registered?

AF09 MVK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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