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N555 NAE

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,699 mi
Last recorded123,699 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 NAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 123,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 115,016 miles

nearside front tyre low outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,914 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 104,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,020 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,010 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,651 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose SILENCER PIPE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,362 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 79,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,177 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,427 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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N555 NAE is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N555 NAE, 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 N555 NAE registered?

N555 NAE is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is N555 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 NAE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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