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SL59 UGM

2009 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,905 mi
Last recorded149,905 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UGM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 149,905 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 148,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 140,257 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 140,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,072 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 113,072 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,653 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,381 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 79,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,200 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 63,198 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn and close to limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn and close to limit

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,774 miles

splitting inner sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,089 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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SL59 UGM is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL59 UGM, 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 SL59 UGM registered?

SL59 UGM is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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