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PX09 UZC

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,179 mi
Last recorded103,179 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 UZC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 98,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 94,380 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,334 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 88,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 83,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust shiel unsecured lickly to fall off

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,596 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 68,595 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,521 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 63,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,787 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 32,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 40,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,940 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PX09 UZC is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX09 UZC, 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 PX09 UZC registered?

PX09 UZC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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