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DN09 GDJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,587 mi
Last recorded119,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 GDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 119,587 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer section showing deterioration to outer sector - no sign of leakage when inspected

handbrake travel to lever - remedial action advised

Pass 19 Jun 2024 114,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner segment (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer section showing deterioration - no leakage evident when inspected

Fail 19 Jun 2024 114,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner segment (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer section showing deterioration - no leakage evident when inspected

Pass 13 May 2023 108,543 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,224 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,847 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH - lower hub bush boots/dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 93,831 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 93,831 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter/filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 89,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 29,957 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,375 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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DN09 GDJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DN09 GDJ, 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 DN09 GDJ registered?

DN09 GDJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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