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G2 VAT

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,093 mi
Last recorded96,093 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 VAT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 96,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 93,392 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 91,954 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,746 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar slightly damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar slightly damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 80,233 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 80,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 76,459 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 76,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,583 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 72,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,077 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 67,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,191 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,179 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,611 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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G2 VAT is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G2 VAT, 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 G2 VAT registered?

G2 VAT is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is G2 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 VAT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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