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SA58 TEV

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,893 mi
Last recorded128,893 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 TEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 128,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 128,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 128,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 124,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 124,586 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,251 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

front tyres worn low

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,592 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,784 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 77,784 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,655 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 58,736 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,726 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 43,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,208 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 33,937 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 26,702 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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SA58 TEV is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA58 TEV, 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 SA58 TEV registered?

SA58 TEV is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 February 2009.

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