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NX09 TXY

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,457 mi
Last recorded147,457 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 TXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 147,457 miles

Rear silencer cover corroded and missing

Suspension components corroded (not excessive)

Pass 26 Mar 2025 146,921 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg from top infront of battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previously painted over but paint coming off with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silence outer skin corroded and roughly 60% missing

Fail 21 Mar 2025 146,915 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg from top infront of battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside rear view mirror glass damaged affecting view to the rear

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previously painted over but paint coming off with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silence outer skin corroded and roughly 60% missing

Pass 15 Mar 2024 146,776 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Osf seat belt is damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 146,565 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box is rusty but not leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 146,332 miles

Front Both door mirrors slightly dark

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2021 146,322 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Both Front door mirrors glasses dark

Front Both Front subframe (rear) bushes starting to split

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box rusty but not leaking

Fail 11 Mar 2021 146,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Mil light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Both Front door mirrors glasses dark

Front Both Front subframe (rear) bushes starting to split

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box rusty but not leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2020 146,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 138,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,387 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,893 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 106,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,884 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,884 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,079 miles

Offside front inner brake pad very low on material.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,910 miles

both front tyres approaching wearbars

Fail 20 Mar 2013 45,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres approaching wearbars

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,622 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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NX09 TXY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX09 TXY, 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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NX09 TXY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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