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RO09 RCY

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,475 mi
Last recorded96,475 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 RCY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,570 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 87,560 miles

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

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))

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,828 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,117 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to n/s rear tyre inner sidewall.

o/s front tyre worn smooth on shoulders.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 49,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to n/s rear tyre inner sidewall.

o/s front tyre worn smooth on shoulders.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,950 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low across tread and shoulders.

Offside rear tyre worn low across tread.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,861 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RO09 RCY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RO09 RCY, 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 RO09 RCY registered?

RO09 RCY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is RO09 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 RCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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