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DE09 JFZ

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,958 mi
Last recorded173,958 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 JFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 173,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 168,085 miles

Nearside Front outer door mirror glass discoloured

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Outer outer door mirror glass discoloured

Offside Front shock corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 160,125 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 160,117 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 149,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 138,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 138,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 133,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 130,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Mar 2020 139,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Nov 2018 125,418 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 125,412 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension bearing noisy

Nearside jacking points missing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,440 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,546 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,122 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,253 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 51,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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DE09 JFZ 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 DE09 JFZ, 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 DE09 JFZ registered?

DE09 JFZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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