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H17 HMT

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,193 mi
Last recorded123,193 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 HMT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 123,193 miles

Exhaust back box corroded & peeling but not blowing.

Fail 20 May 2026 123,193 miles

Exhaust back box corroded & peeling but not blowing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 119,303 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust skin peeling but not blowing

Fail 3 Jun 2025 119,303 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust skin peeling but not blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2024 115,727 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 113,411 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 109,137 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 105,944 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2020 103,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 96,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 86,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 82,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

trim on side of drivers seat loose

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,663 miles

engine oil level low

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,895 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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H17 HMT is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H17 HMT, 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 H17 HMT registered?

H17 HMT is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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