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AG09 DSV

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,773 mi
Last recorded160,773 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 DSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 160,773 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 160,772 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 147,142 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip is loose slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded lower coils are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass is slightly defective

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded lower coils are heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush is worn allowing movement advise further inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above the spring housing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear rear seat is folded down canoe in the boot unable to check belts

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded lower coils are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing mirror glass is slightly defective

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded lower coils are heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above the spring housing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 147,102 miles

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

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip is loose slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded lower coils are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded lower coils are heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush is worn allowing movement advise further inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above the spring housing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear rear seat is folded down canoe in the boot unable to check belts

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded lower coils are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded lower coils are heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above the spring housing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 147,030 miles

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

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

Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

parking brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 20 Jun 2024 129,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged left glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged right glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

minimum reserve lever travel on parking brake

registration plates delaminated

Pass 22 Jun 2023 108,702 miles

i) VRM front plate deteriorated ii)exhaust system corrosion iii)fluctuation in near side front service brake reading iv)transmission minor oil leak v)OSR tyre misshaped tread

Fail 22 Jun 2023 108,702 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

i) VRM front plate deteriorated ii)exhaust system corrosion iii)fluctuation in near side front service brake reading iv)transmission minor oil leak v)OSR tyre misshaped tread

Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 69,794 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight rear brake imbalance

both door mirrors tarnished

Pass 26 May 2020 66,622 miles

Both door mirrors starting to tarnish

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 62,963 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 57,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,664 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,531 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,516 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 21,516 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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AG09 DSV is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG09 DSV, 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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AG09 DSV is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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