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PE09 DMY

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,338 mi
Last recorded151,338 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 DMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 151,338 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 151,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 143,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 133,570 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 128,034 miles

advise rear rose bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2017 128,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise rear rose bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,157 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 115,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,233 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,854 miles

advise all brake pads

Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,983 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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PE09 DMY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE09 DMY, 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 PE09 DMY registered?

PE09 DMY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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