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N33 POT

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,350 mi
Last recorded156,350 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 POT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 156,350 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 145,107 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive BOX CORROION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 131,275 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 122,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 114,432 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 114,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to open tailgate

Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,558 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 105,547 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,152 miles

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

hand-brake excessive travel

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,101 miles

hand-brake excessive travel

Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand-brake excessive travel

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits!! outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread age cracking, not showing cords

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,564 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,654 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,655 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,070 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 53,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 43,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,808 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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N33 POT is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N33 POT, 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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N33 POT is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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