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RV09 CTX

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 CTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 90,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 78,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,841 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 71,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,313 miles

Both rear shock absorbers leaking

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 65,313 miles

Both rear shock absorbers leaking

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,238 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perished & cracked between the treads

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,829 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in tread but not showing cords

Fail 14 Jul 2015 32,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,237 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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RV09 CTX is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV09 CTX, 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 RV09 CTX registered?

RV09 CTX is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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