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SC09 FXJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 FXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,560 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 74,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,168 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracking on outer wall ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 70,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracking on outer wall ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,734 miles

nails in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,467 miles

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

air box mounts broken

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre cracking within tread pattern and has a nail in tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2015 57,467 miles

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

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (3.5.1m)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

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

air box mounts broken

n/s rear tyre cracking within tread pattern and has a nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,894 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,992 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 46,715 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,260 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 38,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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SC09 FXJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SC09 FXJ, 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 SC09 FXJ registered?

SC09 FXJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is SC09 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 FXJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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