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RE09 YTF

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,103 mi
Last recorded82,103 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 YTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,103 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 80,879 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box weak

Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,183 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,834 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 70,234 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 70,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,829 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,168 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust rear heat shields slightly insecure

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,987 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,433 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,752 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,229 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RE09 YTF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RE09 YTF, 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 RE09 YTF registered?

RE09 YTF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is RE09 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 YTF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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