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AV09 CXF

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,236 mi
Last recorded115,236 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 CXF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 115,236 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper shock bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 111,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre showing signs of shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing corroded / broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 107,274 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing corroded / broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 100,180 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 100,016 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer outer casing corroded / broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 95,289 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Advise both front upper shock absorber bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 84,596 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,361 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 70,301 miles

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

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 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 1 Jun 2016 58,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,946 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 31,398 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,487 miles

Bodywork damage to n/s doors.

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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AV09 CXF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AV09 CXF, 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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AV09 CXF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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