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SA09 FNG

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,631 mi
Last recorded59,631 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 59,631 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 59,630 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 59,604 miles

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

Front subframe and connecting components corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS and NS, Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear subframe and connecting components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,524 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 59,524 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,837 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,471 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 47,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,668 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,332 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,861 miles

slight damage on offside front tyre outer wall no cords showing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,309 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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SA09 FNG is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA09 FNG, 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 SA09 FNG registered?

SA09 FNG is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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