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GJ59 MKD

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,400 mi
Last recorded132,400 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 132,400 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in the windscreen

handbrake travel

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 132,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in the windscreen

handbrake travel

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,676 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 119,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 109,261 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 109,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,926 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Sep 2018 102,926 miles

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,397 miles

oil leak to offside front

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,690 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 87,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,847 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2013 78,839 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,136 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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GJ59 MKD is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

GJ59 MKD is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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