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CX09 ECZ

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,164 mi
Last recorded111,164 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 ECZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4x discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear suspension arm and subframe corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 111,164 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4x discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear suspension arm and subframe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,954 miles

Front tyre treads at 4mm

Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front dipbeam light output slightly dim.

Fail 24 Feb 2022 101,908 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front dipbeam light output slightly dim.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,689 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 96,689 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up outer drive shaft joint badly worn and breaking up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 89,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,228 miles

Central metal exhaust heatshield on vehicle loose .

Nearside Front main beam light output bit dim.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 81,228 miles

Central metal exhaust heatshield on vehicle loose .

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn in centre of blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front main beam light output bit dim.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,700 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,609 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,846 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,405 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,039 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,103 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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CX09 ECZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX09 ECZ, 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 CX09 ECZ registered?

CX09 ECZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is CX09 ECZ safe to buy?

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