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WG09 YTC

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,982 mi
Last recorded176,982 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 YTC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 176,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2020 172,091 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 164,170 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 164,170 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 143,417 miles

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

nearside front fog light glass broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 128,652 miles

nearside front fog light lens broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 128,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern also too low (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

deep cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front fog light lens broken

rear exhaust corroded

repair to rear fuel filter.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,279 miles

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 25 Jul 2016 109,267 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front spot broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 78,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front spot broken

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WG09 YTC 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 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 WG09 YTC, 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 WG09 YTC registered?

WG09 YTC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 August 2009.

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