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DU09 WVE

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,562 mi
Last recorded109,562 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 WVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,562 miles

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

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

Various under body corrosion.

Pass 8 Oct 2024 104,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 100,006 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 100,006 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,782 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,189 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 90,189 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear outer exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 78,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear outer exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,951 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,573 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer jet blocked o/s 50%

Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,932 miles

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

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

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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DU09 WVE is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU09 WVE, 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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DU09 WVE is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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