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AO09 AUF

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,940 mi
Last recorded102,940 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 AUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 102,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 102,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 101,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on out side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,130 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,079 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 82,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,686 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Inner handle missing but can be readily opened

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,945 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,073 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 53,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,047 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 44,047 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 37,157 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,623 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 29,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,830 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges,alinement may be needed.

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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AO09 AUF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO09 AUF, 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 AO09 AUF registered?

AO09 AUF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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