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OV09 BCZ

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,844 mi
Last recorded116,844 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 BCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 116,844 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 116,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 97,766 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 May 2016 85,225 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 85,148 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 72,749 miles

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

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

main beam flash not working with headlight off.

Fail 14 May 2015 72,748 miles

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

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

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

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

main beam flash not working with headlight off.

Fail 13 May 2014 60,067 miles

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

offside from wheel arch trim loose

Pass 13 May 2014 60,067 miles

offside from wheel arch trim loose

Pass 21 May 2013 47,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,758 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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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OV09 BCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV09 BCZ, 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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OV09 BCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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