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AK59 JPO

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,057 mi
Last recorded147,057 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,057 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 147,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 141,421 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 141,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,382 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 27 Sep 2019 133,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,289 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 122,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,956 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,952 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,355 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,467 miles

Child seats fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,796 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,646 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AK59 JPO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JPO, 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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AK59 JPO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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