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P1 DGA

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,208 mi
Last recorded120,208 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 DGA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 120,208 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 120,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 109,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 109,699 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sets Of Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Small CV Boot Clip Broken But Still Secure

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Most Exhaust Clamps Cracked

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play In All Hub Bushes But Not Excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 102,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both Sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sets Of Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Small CV Boot Clip Broken But Still Secure

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Most Exhaust Clamps Cracked

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play In All Hub Bushes But Not Excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Small Clip On CV Boot Weeping Slightly

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Clamps Cracking But Remain Secure

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight Play In All Hub Bushes But Not Excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,244 miles

Front brake pads have 3000 miles remaining.

Front gearbox mount perished.

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

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,295 miles

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,466 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,005 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp slightly discoloured (xenon bulb )

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge splitting on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,726 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,218 miles

both front tyres worn on edges .........

long hand brake lever travel .......

Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,039 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 18,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P1 DGA is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P1 DGA, 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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P1 DGA is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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