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FP09 WFG

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,646 mi
Last recorded126,646 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 WFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 126,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 122,734 miles

Central Rear Exhaust rear (box outer) shell deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,156 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 118,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.41 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,330 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 113,322 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 108,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,702 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 101,853 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 101,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 98,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,331 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 96,330 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 94,282 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,328 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Jan 2016 91,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,869 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 72,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FP09 WFG is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP09 WFG, 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 FP09 WFG registered?

FP09 WFG is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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