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KV58 SKJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,985 mi
Last recorded126,985 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 SKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,985 miles

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

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

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

dual mass

Fail 2 Feb 2023 126,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

dual mass

Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 120,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,616 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 109,241 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,694 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 104,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,660 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,817 miles

Both front top strut creaking when turning

Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,341 miles

Offside front tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2013 45,988 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,620 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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KV58 SKJ 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 80%.

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 KV58 SKJ, 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 KV58 SKJ registered?

KV58 SKJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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