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GJ59 MKC

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,265 mi
Last recorded169,265 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 169,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 164,533 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 164,532 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 158,836 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 142,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 139,156 miles

parking brake effort just in limits

Pass 29 Aug 2019 133,367 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 133,366 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 113,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,532 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 96,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,652 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 89,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,800 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 MKC is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ59 MKC, 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 GJ59 MKC registered?

GJ59 MKC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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