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RO09 VSE

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 VSE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 101,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged sidewall 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 101,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged sidewall 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 98,716 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,352 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 95,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,956 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 92,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,451 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,318 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 72,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,640 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 49,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 43,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,180 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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RO09 VSE is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VSE, 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 RO09 VSE registered?

RO09 VSE is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is RO09 VSE safe to buy?

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