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S40 SCR

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,824 mi
Last recorded125,824 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 SCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 125,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the seams on the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both n/s and o/s rear upper rose bushes have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 141,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 114,751 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 131,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 124,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 103,692 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,474 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,578 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,030 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Fail 15 Feb 2021 89,030 miles

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 25 Mar 2020 99,679 miles

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

Handbrake would benefit adjustment but passed mot

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 99,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake would benefit adjustment but passed mot

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Illegal on edges and 2.8mm *Strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer skin of exhaust system rusting away

Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,487 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil level low

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,356 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 78,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,992 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,548 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer outer casing breaking up

Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer outer casing breaking up

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,857 miles

light corrosion on exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 81,115 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing return spring (3.1.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing return spring (3.1.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,385 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,726 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,856 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,753 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,757 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,399 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,879 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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S40 SCR is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SCR, 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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S40 SCR is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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