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AK09 YPW

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,376 mi
Last recorded110,376 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YPW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 110,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi between cats (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 103,649 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 97,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered with black sealant or paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered with black sealant or paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 95,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear wing mirror glass has gone hazy

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and brocken

under body components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,845 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged opaque film (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,530 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

slight oil dampness to engine

Fail 21 Feb 2019 87,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

slight oil dampness to engine

Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,225 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view tarnished & giving a double glare

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts

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

exhaust system corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

oil dampness to engine

Fail 5 Mar 2018 86,225 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view tarnished & giving a double glare

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts

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

exhaust system corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

oil dampness to engine

Pass 4 Mar 2017 83,625 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view tarnished & giving a double glare (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir cap (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion spots to underside brake suspension & steering components

Fail 25 Feb 2017 83,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view tarnished & giving a double glare (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir cap (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion spots to underside brake suspension & steering components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,370 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 77,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,453 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 YPW is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK09 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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