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AJ59 CAE

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,300 mi
Last recorded103,300 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 103,300 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 98,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,233 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 81,213 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,883 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,123 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 61,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 56,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,670 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,302 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,277 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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AJ59 CAE is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ59 CAE, 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 AJ59 CAE registered?

AJ59 CAE is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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