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HH07 PUB

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,823 mi
Last recorded186,823 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH07 PUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 186,823 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 179,099 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 169,527 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 169,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge About to go to Cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 155,776 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 155,776 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 144,871 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 144,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 131,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 131,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly perished, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,503 miles

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

both sides front tyres wearing unevenly on outer edges

Fail 6 Mar 2020 124,503 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres wearing unevenly on outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,296 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,049 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 92,049 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,234 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 78,234 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,581 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes of front sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,581 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes of front sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,026 miles

passenger wiper splitting

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,603 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,133 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HH07 PUB is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HH07 PUB, 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 HH07 PUB registered?

HH07 PUB is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is HH07 PUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HH07 PUB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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