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J80 ROD

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,590 mi
Last recorded32,590 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 ROD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 32,590 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 32,230 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 31,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 31,409 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 31,003 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 30,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 29,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 27,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 26,147 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 23,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,322 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 18,602 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 15,898 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 15,898 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 12,879 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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J80 ROD is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J80 ROD, 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 J80 ROD registered?

J80 ROD is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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