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AK59 JOV

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,754 mi
Last recorded133,754 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JOV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 118,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,893 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,126 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 67,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Fail 8 Oct 2016 67,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,142 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,070 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 34,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,099 miles

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

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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AK59 JOV is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK59 JOV, 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 AK59 JOV registered?

AK59 JOV is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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