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FD58 MHL

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,672 mi
Last recorded126,672 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD58 MHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 126,672 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 126,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 118,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 118,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,623 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 110,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,826 miles

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

headlight levelling linkage deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2020 98,328 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 98,098 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,497 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded infront of air con condenser (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake return spring missing

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,289 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,316 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,563 miles

advise under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,623 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 22,150 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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FD58 MHL is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD58 MHL, 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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FD58 MHL is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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