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BV09 RYT

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,002 mi
Last recorded175,002 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 RYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 175,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 175,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 162,604 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 162,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Feb 2017 150,016 miles

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

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

both rear top suspension bushes slight wear

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

slight play in both front link rods

Fail 6 Feb 2017 150,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear top suspension bushes slight wear

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

slight play in both front link rods

Pass 25 Feb 2016 139,186 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 25 Feb 2016 139,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Discs (3.5.1i)

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,889 miles

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

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2014 117,503 miles

slight play in rear hub bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,947 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,375 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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BV09 RYT is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV09 RYT, 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 BV09 RYT registered?

BV09 RYT is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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