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AJ59 CBF

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,859 mi
Last recorded204,859 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 204,859 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 199,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 196,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 192,423 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 192,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 183,943 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 178,169 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 176,167 miles

Engine oil topped up prior to test.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin peeling off.

Sill trims fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 176,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil topped up prior to test.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin peeling off.

Sill trims fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 171,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine sump plug area ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling off

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 165,174 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 162,231 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 152,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 152,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 126,740 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 95,675 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly scored.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Various areas of slight damage to Bodywork.

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 CBF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ59 CBF, 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 CBF registered?

AJ59 CBF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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