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MV09 CXA

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,951 mi
Last recorded136,951 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 CXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 136,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 125,768 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 125,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 114,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,123 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 103,123 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,319 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,964 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 80,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play top and bottom hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear box exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 76,983 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear box exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,899 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,171 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,606 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,691 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,020 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,914 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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MV09 CXA is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 MV09 CXA, 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 MV09 CXA registered?

MV09 CXA is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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