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NU09 NEJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,880 mi
Last recorded34,880 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 NEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 34,880 miles

emissions too clean ? no input available

Pass 17 Dec 2024 34,357 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside handbrake requires adjustment

vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion ? advise protective coating

Pass 28 Dec 2023 33,871 miles

advise timing belt change ? due too unknown history

vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion ? advise protective coating

Pass 12 Dec 2022 33,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 32,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 31,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 29,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 27,650 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 27,624 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres tread cracking

n/s handbrake return spring broken

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2017 25,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2016 23,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,053 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

internal headlight adjustment, re-check headlight aim

Pass 5 Nov 2014 16,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 10,800 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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NU09 NEJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NU09 NEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU09 NEJ registered?

NU09 NEJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for NU09 NEJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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