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MX09 VPG

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,256 mi
Last recorded156,256 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 VPG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 156,256 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake fluid looks dark in colour

part of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2025 155,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 155,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 155,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 144,633 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 144,633 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 138,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 126,202 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,787 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 107,775 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,017 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,105 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,052 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,092 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)

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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MX09 VPG is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MX09 VPG, 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 MX09 VPG registered?

MX09 VPG is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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