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P20 PUP

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,228 mi
Last recorded99,228 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 PUP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,228 miles

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

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 21 Jan 2025 92,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 86,670 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 86,659 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,033 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,223 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 76,211 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,832 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,941 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,563 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,894 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 44,498 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 44,498 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake lever travel high (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 31,187 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,473 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 19,320 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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P20 PUP is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P20 PUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P20 PUP registered?

P20 PUP is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is P20 PUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 PUP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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