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RV09 KZL

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,806 mi
Last recorded74,806 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 KZL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 74,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 73,282 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 72,315 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 68,434 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 68,434 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 66,218 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 61,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 60,746 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 60,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,580 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,218 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,340 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,606 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,693 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,479 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 KZL is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

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

Is RV09 KZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 KZL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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