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GJ59 MHO

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,058 mi
Last recorded119,058 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MHO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 119,058 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 115,419 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 111,782 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 108,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 102,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,405 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,155 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,671 miles

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

Rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,977 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 76,977 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,999 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak to engine.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,328 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 62,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Near side rear brake noisey on hand brake.

both rear tyres starting to mishape.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,571 miles

Offside Rear 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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GJ59 MHO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 GJ59 MHO, 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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GJ59 MHO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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