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OU09 YDC

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,953 mi
Last recorded188,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 YDC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 188,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres x edges worn

exhaust back box cassing corroded

smokes slightly on idle

Fail 11 Jan 2024 188,953 miles

exhaust back box cassing corroded

smokes slightly on idle

Rear tyres x edges worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 175,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Front Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 175,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn around outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 150,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 117,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 105,255 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 105,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,591 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,068 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 93,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective on suspension arm (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,583 miles

offside head light flicker when turning on

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,386 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake near end of reserve travel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,607 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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OU09 YDC is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OU09 YDC, 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 OU09 YDC registered?

OU09 YDC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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