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M8 TDO

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,664 mi
Last recorded120,664 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 TDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 120,664 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 117,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,901 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 114,529 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 112,077 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,412 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,829 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 105,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 95,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,909 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 84,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,515 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,433 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,124 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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M8 TDO 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 M8 TDO, 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 M8 TDO registered?

M8 TDO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is M8 TDO safe to buy?

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