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VU09 KMF

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,036 mi
Last recorded165,036 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 KMF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 165,036 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in rear hub area

Fail 9 Sep 2017 165,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in rear hub area

Pass 7 Sep 2016 139,848 miles

rear tyre inner edges worn

rear wiper split

worn gearbox mount

Fail 5 Sep 2016 139,848 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear play in suspension top bush

rear tyre inner edges worn

rear wiper split

worn gearbox mount

Pass 9 Sep 2015 116,390 miles

Offside headlamp washer missing

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 116,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside headlamp washer missing

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 91,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper and n/s/r door area damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake discs and pads wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,536 miles

Rear tyres heavily worn inner edges

Wiper action poor

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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VU09 KMF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU09 KMF, 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 VU09 KMF registered?

VU09 KMF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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