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S40 PGJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,043 mi
Last recorded62,043 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 PGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 62,043 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres x4 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 55,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,590 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 43,855 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 43,097 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 43,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,318 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 41,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 39,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,385 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,963 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 31,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,645 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 23,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 19,294 miles

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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S40 PGJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S40 PGJ, 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 S40 PGJ registered?

S40 PGJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is S40 PGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 PGJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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