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SH59 RFO

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,992 mi
Last recorded114,992 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 RFO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 114,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,152 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 100,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,679 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

corrosion on centre and rear silencers

rear tyres have slight age cracks

Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,679 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

corrosion on centre and rear silencers

rear tyres have slight age cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 84,348 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,520 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,968 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 64,720 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

airbox lower mounts are split

Fail 9 Dec 2013 45,230 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

airbox lower mounts are split

Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,861 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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SH59 RFO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SH59 RFO, 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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SH59 RFO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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