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WL09 AOU

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,155 mi
Last recorded128,155 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 AOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 128,155 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,196 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 110,944 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking of car (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,865 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 23 Sep 2016 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,936 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 14 May 2014 59,582 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 49,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,672 miles

Drivers wiper deteriorated

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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WL09 AOU is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL09 AOU, 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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WL09 AOU is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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