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RV09 KYJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,326 mi
Last recorded122,326 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 KYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 122,326 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 118,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 114,924 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,748 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 92,423 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,925 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,769 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,945 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 31,532 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall but cords not visable at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2014 26,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,634 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,137 miles

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

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

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 KYJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

RV09 KYJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is RV09 KYJ safe to buy?

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