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S3 TSL

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,589 mi
Last recorded36,589 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TSL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 36,589 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 35,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 33,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Arm rear bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,960 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 30,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 28,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,707 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,403 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 24,049 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 21,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 19,659 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,167 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,828 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 13,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 11,647 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,498 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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S3 TSL is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S3 TSL, 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 S3 TSL registered?

S3 TSL is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is S3 TSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 TSL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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