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SV09 SZE

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,794 mi
Last recorded114,794 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 SZE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 114,794 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N.S.F & O.S.F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N.S.F & O.S.F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRALING ARM'S N.S.R & O.S.R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 109,856 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f forward and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 109,824 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f forward and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 92,543 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 70,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,101 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 70,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,967 miles

Both EML and SRS light extinguished using CAD if fault light returns may need further investigations

Fail 14 Jan 2020 66,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,536 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,216 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 getting close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,678 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,101 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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SV09 SZE is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV09 SZE, 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 SV09 SZE registered?

SV09 SZE is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is SV09 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV09 SZE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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