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AV09 TXS

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,442 mi
Last recorded73,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 TXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,442 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel / requires adjustment

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2021 73,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel / requires adjustment

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2021 73,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both but likely to be feedback from brakes but needs to be confirmed (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VERY SLIGHT AGE DETERIORATION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 73,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VERY SLIGHT AGE DETERIORATION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,588 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED/CRACKING CLOSE TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LEVER TRAVEL (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 68,034 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,218 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view of the road ( eg. mirror hangers, sat nav/phone holder)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 58,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view of the road ( eg. mirror hangers, sat nav/phone holder)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,907 miles

back box corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 53,907 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,704 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 46,704 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,371 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 27,739 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,739 miles

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

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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AV09 TXS is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV09 TXS, 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 AV09 TXS registered?

AV09 TXS is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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