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P500 AAB

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,664 mi
Last recorded169,664 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 169,664 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 157,220 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 157,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 150,882 miles

Emission Data Limit Value Been Scratched off VIN Plate (Cannot Read Correctly)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (D Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (D Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Outside Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Front Power Steering Pipe (Viewed from Front Lower Bumper Grill) (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 150,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Emission Data Limit Value Been Scratched off VIN Plate (Cannot Read Correctly)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (D Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (D Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Outside Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Front Power Steering Pipe (Viewed from Front Lower Bumper Grill) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 130,350 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,839 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 112,839 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,509 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 28,484 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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P500 AAB is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P500 AAB, 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 P500 AAB registered?

P500 AAB is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is P500 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 AAB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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