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OV09 BDO

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,975 mi
Last recorded72,975 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 BDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 72,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 72,237 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,009 miles

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

engine noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,915 miles

Offside mirror discoloured not seriously affecting view to the rear

Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,774 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,728 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 67,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 66,299 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 64,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,956 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,412 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,229 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,096 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,245 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 32,243 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,934 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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OV09 BDO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OV09 BDO, 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 OV09 BDO registered?

OV09 BDO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is OV09 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV09 BDO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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