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AJ09 KHT

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,958 mi
Last recorded161,958 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 KHT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 161,958 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 158,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 155,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer casing severely deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2022 152,536 miles

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 152,534 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,058 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

centre rear seat belt slow to return

deep cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2021 148,055 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split. deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre and rear exhaust corroded

centre rear seat belt slow to return

deep cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,316 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake showing little effort

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear long arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 133,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 124,955 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 124,952 miles

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

intermitant fault with nearside indicators?

nearside rear tyre nail in tread, low pressure, inner sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre worn / wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 119,987 miles

front wiper blades worn, perishing

rear exhaust corroded

strong advise offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,033 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 106,370 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,518 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,601 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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AJ09 KHT is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ09 KHT, 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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AJ09 KHT is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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