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SKZ 5585

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,934 mi
Last recorded30,934 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 5585
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 30,934 miles

Central fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 30,417 miles

Central fuel pipes corroded on center section

Pass 1 Aug 2024 29,215 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED /UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK

Central fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,950 miles

Central center section of fuel pipes from back to front corroded in mounting clips

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 27,950 miles

Central center section of fuel pipes from back to front corroded in mounting clips

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 27,076 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 25,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 24,823 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 23,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 22,181 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 22,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 20,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,747 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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SKZ 5585 is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SKZ 5585, 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 SKZ 5585 registered?

SKZ 5585 is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is SKZ 5585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKZ 5585 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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