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BK09 KVJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,524 mi
Last recorded231,524 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 KVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 231,524 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 231,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 189,648 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 162,790 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 162,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 127,958 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 127,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 101,597 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 80,245 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked inner wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,235 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,174 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,506 miles

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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BK09 KVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK09 KVJ, 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 BK09 KVJ registered?

BK09 KVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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