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BT09 OAM

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,007 mi
Last recorded160,007 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 OAM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 160,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 157,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 155,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 152,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 149,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 146,642 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 1 Sep 2020 146,622 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 20 Aug 2019 143,610 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 136,358 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 136,356 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2017 126,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,751 miles

slight play in nearside front anti rollbar link

Fail 1 Sep 2016 107,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front anti rollbar link

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,165 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BT09 OAM is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BT09 OAM, 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 BT09 OAM registered?

BT09 OAM is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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