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SD09 YSO

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,925 mi
Last recorded125,925 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 YSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 125,925 miles

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

Flexi pipe damaged

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive *Strong advise* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 125,925 miles

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

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

Flexi pipe damaged

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive *Strong advise* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 118,957 miles

Exhaust system corroded, Flexi pipe deteriorated, slight blow

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle, suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 106,384 miles

Exhaust system corroded, Flexi pipe corroded & deteriorated, slight blow

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 106,384 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded, Flexi pipe corroded & deteriorated, slight blow

Nearside number plate light not working

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 97,065 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 97,065 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

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

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,896 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 82,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 72,945 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 72,945 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 63,786 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 52,935 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 46,220 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 38,485 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 31,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 23,134 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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SD09 YSO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SD09 YSO, 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 SD09 YSO registered?

SD09 YSO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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