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RV09 CWD

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,085 mi
Last recorded161,085 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 CWD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 161,085 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower suspension arms getting corroded

o/s and n/s/r lower outer suspension knuckle joints have slight play

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2026 161,083 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

o/s and n/s/f lower suspension arms getting corroded

o/s and n/s/r lower outer suspension knuckle joints have slight play

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2025 155,096 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,front lower arms,rear chassis,exhaust

Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,213 miles

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

corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,suspension,lower arms,rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis,exhaust

Fail 1 Feb 2024 149,213 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,suspension,lower arms,rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis,exhaust

Pass 14 Feb 2023 142,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,suspension,lower arms,rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis,exhaust

Fail 14 Feb 2023 142,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,suspension,lower arms,rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis,exhaust

Pass 7 Feb 2022 137,278 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs,exhaust

Fail 7 Feb 2022 137,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs,exhaust

Pass 17 Feb 2021 132,321 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 132,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 126,695 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs

Fail 5 Feb 2020 126,695 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs

Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,736 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))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 116,735 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 9 Feb 2018 107,958 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs

Fail 8 Feb 2018 107,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,731 miles

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,340 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,340 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn and perished

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,214 miles

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

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2014 69,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,079 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade slightly split

rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,955 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RV09 CWD is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RV09 CWD, 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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RV09 CWD is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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