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SB09 UGD

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 UGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( REAR CORRODED) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,693 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 81,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,508 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 75,353 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 70,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,209 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 28 May 2014 46,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear view mirror missing

Fail 27 May 2014 46,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 10 May 2013 24,991 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 17,851 miles

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

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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SB09 UGD is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB09 UGD, 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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SB09 UGD is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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