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AJ59 CBY

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,442 mi
Last recorded60,442 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,442 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 60,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,108 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 58,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction air leak / repaired (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 47,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cuts in sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,693 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 40,693 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support rubber missing (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 25,695 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 20,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 CBY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ59 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

AJ59 CBY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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