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BT09 OAY

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,437 mi
Last recorded155,437 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 OAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 155,437 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust cored and slight loose

Pass 14 Feb 2025 150,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

complete exhaust system is corroded

front and rear subframes heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 143,919 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

complete exhaust system is corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 143,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

complete exhaust system is corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 135,413 miles

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,852 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight surface corrosion to the underside

Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,666 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 128,666 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,736 miles

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

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Some fluctuation on both rear braking efforts.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 123,994 miles

Mirror glasses are discolouring.

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

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 121,669 miles

There is some oil on the casing of both rear shock absorbers.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 121,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust middle heat shied is loose.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s front wheel arch liner is loose.

There is some oil on the casing of both rear shock absorbers.

There is some oil on the casing of both rear shock absorbers.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 116,167 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Long travel on handbrake.

Slight play in n/s rear lower outer suspension bush.

There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the o/s rear shock absorber.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 90,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some play in front lower engine stabiliser mounting.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some play in front lower engine stabiliser mounting.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,767 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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BT09 OAY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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