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MT09 VBD

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,949 mi
Last recorded111,949 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 VBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 111,949 miles

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower exhaust backbox outer corroded

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,795 miles

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

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

OIl leak.

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,911 miles

Slight underbody corrosion.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Fail 22 Feb 2024 107,910 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 105,844 miles

covers and under trays fitted, oil on underside of belly pan

rear discs slightly worn, rear pads wearing thin

underbody and rear components have general corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2023 105,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has slight play also (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has slight play also (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted, oil on underside of belly pan

rear discs slightly worn, rear pads wearing thin

underbody and rear components have general corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2022 103,597 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,426 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2019 96,426 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,338 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,710 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,988 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 68,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Mar 2014 68,543 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 30,048 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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MT09 VBD is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT09 VBD, 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 MT09 VBD registered?

MT09 VBD is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 August 2009.

Is MT09 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT09 VBD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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