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SK59 ZLU

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,753 mi
Last recorded165,753 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 ZLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 165,753 miles

Corrosion ti under body and suspension components.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2022 165,752 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both wheels. (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion ti under body and suspension components.

Heat shields loose in places.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 150,499 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2021 150,497 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement return spring missing for hand brake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Position lamp not working both inner lamps inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing both offside and nearside rear have a stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 144,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 144,942 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 143,095 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 14 Aug 2018 139,837 miles

under covers engine covers

Pass 15 Aug 2017 138,218 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 122,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,217 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,592 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 83,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,870 miles

n/s rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s rear suspension bushes worn

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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SK59 ZLU is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK59 ZLU, 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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SK59 ZLU is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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