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CK09 VXC

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,991 mi
Last recorded124,991 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 VXC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 124,991 miles

exhaust rubber missing

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

suspension creaking

Fail 9 Jun 2026 124,952 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rubber missing

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

suspension creaking

Pass 29 May 2025 107,137 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 107,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 89,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut to outer wall

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 89,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut to outer wall

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 85,999 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 83,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 81,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 80,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,185 miles

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

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

long travel in park brake

Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,500 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)

nearside and offside rear lower hub bushes worn

Pass 27 May 2016 52,731 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 52,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,691 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 29,774 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,988 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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CK09 VXC is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CK09 VXC, 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 CK09 VXC registered?

CK09 VXC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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