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SV09 SZO

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,784 mi
Last recorded79,784 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 SZO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 79,784 miles

Central Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged/ likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed/ inner arch at floor seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 79,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 79,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 78,540 miles

Central Front reg plate damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded/ deteriated

Fail 11 Aug 2023 78,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front reg plate damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded/ deteriated

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,333 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear slight knock from suspension/ origin not found

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged starting to fray along edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 76,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear slight knock from suspension/ origin not found

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged starting to fray along edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 69,374 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 65,456 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,946 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearmost flexible coupling (7.1.2)

Nearside Front mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,903 miles

unable to fully assess brake pipes as coated in grease

Fail 29 Mar 2016 53,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

unable to fully assess brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,728 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,805 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,532 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,020 miles

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

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

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 SZO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SV09 SZO, 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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SV09 SZO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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