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WJ09 ZXR

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,962 mi
Last recorded144,962 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZXR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 144,962 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 144,962 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 137,536 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 133,562 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 128,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,705 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 119,847 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 119,830 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,100 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 117,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 113,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted restricting inspection of vehicles under side

Fail 30 Mar 2017 108,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted restricting inspection of vehicles under side

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,874 miles

Engine management light on dash

Fail 9 Mar 2016 98,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Engine management light on dash

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,815 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,419 miles

Centre rear seatbelt slow at retracting

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,946 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZXR is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

WJ09 ZXR is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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