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FL09 BZT

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,049 mi
Last recorded102,049 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 BZT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 102,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,330 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,939 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,896 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,826 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2014 63,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emissions too clean to get reading

Fail 6 Aug 2013 53,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,388 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 42,148 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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FL09 BZT is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL09 BZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL09 BZT registered?

FL09 BZT is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is FL09 BZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 BZT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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