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SK09 VMG

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,594 mi
Last recorded94,594 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VMG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 94,594 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,469 miles

Front suspension struts & rear silencer skin corroded. Slight play rear suspension void bushes.

Minor wear rear suspension bushes. Minor seep O/S outer C.V boot. Slight corrosion front suspension arms, front brake hose ferrules, front & rear suspension subframes, floor areas and power steering pipes.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,658 miles

Front suspension struts & rear silencer skin corroded. Slight play rear suspension void bushes.

Minor wear rear suspension bushes. Minor seep O/S outer C.V boot. Slight corrosion front suspension arms, front brake hose ferrules, front & rear suspension subframes, floor areas and power steering pipes.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 93,658 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear suspension struts. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension struts & rear silencer skin corroded. Slight play rear suspension void bushes.

Minor wear rear suspension bushes. Minor seep O/S outer C.V boot. Slight corrosion front suspension arms, front brake hose ferrules, front & rear suspension subframes, floor areas and power steering pipes.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,243 miles

Both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

Both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated outer skin

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,410 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,365 miles

surface rust on suspension compents

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has cut in outer sidewall, cords not showing. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch siezed and inoperative

exhaust heat shield loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,477 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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SK09 VMG is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK09 VMG, 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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SK09 VMG is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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