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ML09 SKO

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,879 mi
Last recorded154,879 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 SKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 154,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 154,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 149,713 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 149,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn and has uneven wear on inner treads

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 137,133 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 137,133 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 137,129 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Central exhaust heat shield insecure [centre]

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,112 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 124,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 108,944 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 108,941 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter inner clip missing

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,462 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sr tyre is worn on inner treads

Fail 21 Aug 2014 93,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sr tyre is worn on inner treads

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,853 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,370 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,029 miles

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

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

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 17 Apr 2012 53,029 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

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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ML09 SKO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ML09 SKO, 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 ML09 SKO registered?

ML09 SKO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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