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NG09 UBM

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,111 mi
Last recorded124,111 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 UBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,111 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 115,015 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 106,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Inside swept area. ()

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 94,800 miles

Inner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights On dash. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 28 Oct 2022 94,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights On dash. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer sleeve corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,985 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 53,329 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 49,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 43,775 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,834 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 36,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 29,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,306 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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NG09 UBM is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 NG09 UBM, 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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NG09 UBM is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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