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SA09 FNX

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,747 mi
Last recorded185,747 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FNX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 185,747 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 175,525 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 175,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 167,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 167,196 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 161,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 156,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake return spring missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

Rear exhaust back box outer skin starting to come away

dual mass flywheel excessively worn resulting in vehicle violently shaking

full exhaust system corroded

gear stick has free play

Fail 22 Mar 2019 156,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub assembly lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub assembly lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake return spring missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

Rear exhaust back box outer skin starting to come away

dual mass flywheel excessively worn resulting in vehicle violently shaking

full exhaust system corroded

gear stick has free play

Pass 7 Mar 2018 144,456 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rose bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 144,455 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 127,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

slight play at both rear lower rose bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2017 127,846 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

slight play at both rear lower rose bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2016 111,941 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,291 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,059 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 35,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FNX is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNX, 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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SA09 FNX is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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