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AK09 FSC

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 FSC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 104,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 102,624 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded and painted

Fail 5 Feb 2024 102,624 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded and painted

Fail 8 Dec 2023 102,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded and painted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 101,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,364 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,317 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 95,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 88,305 miles

exhaust back box corroding.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to most metals.

slight oil leak.

slight play in nearside rear lower arm,outer bush.

Fail 31 May 2019 88,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroding.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to most metals.

slight oil leak.

slight play in nearside rear lower arm,outer bush.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,551 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,712 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,303 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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AK09 FSC is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK09 FSC, 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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AK09 FSC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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