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WJ09 YDE

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,925 mi
Last recorded205,925 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 205,925 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 205,922 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 194,717 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper bushes in hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 189,196 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 180,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 165,593 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 165,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 157,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 157,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 152,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 145,655 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 130,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 113,970 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn low

o/s rear tyre worn low

Fail 19 Jun 2014 113,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre worn low

o/s rear tyre worn low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,128 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 70,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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WJ09 YDE is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WJ09 YDE, 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 WJ09 YDE registered?

WJ09 YDE is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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