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AO09 AUP

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,605 mi
Last recorded155,605 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 AUP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 155,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 148,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 140,012 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 129,783 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,705 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 121,699 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr lower arm play in lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in engine mounting bush front mount

Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 79,230 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 64,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on both edges.

rear tyres have small cuts to tread and starting to perish.

slight play n/s/r lower arm outer joint.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 53,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on both edges.

rear tyres have small cuts to tread and starting to perish.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,649 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,205 miles

both front tyres appear close to legal limit on outer edges due to raised tread

front number plate damaged

slight oil leak turbo area

slight weep of grease from inner end of o/s cv gaitor

windscreen damaged zone b

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,935 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AUP 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 87.5%.

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 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 AO09 AUP, 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 AUP registered?

AO09 AUP is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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