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VU09 KMY

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,684 mi
Last recorded138,684 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 KMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 138,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 133,902 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 133,879 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 132,573 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,273 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 103,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres tread starting to lift out of shape

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,291 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 44,757 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 44,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 32,606 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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VU09 KMY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VU09 KMY, 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 KMY registered?

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

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