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BG09 NFV

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,515 mi
Last recorded144,515 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 NFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 144,515 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 135,607 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 135,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 132,854 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Sep 2022 132,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,415 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 124,930 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 113,159 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 ml (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak small ()

general surface rust engine light on

Fail 13 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 ml (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak small ()

general surface rust engine light on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,447 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,974 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,627 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG09 NFV is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG09 NFV, 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 BG09 NFV registered?

BG09 NFV is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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