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WL09 EWH

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,912 mi
Last recorded114,912 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 114,912 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 114,912 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 110,273 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 110,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort Low

Pass 23 Jun 2022 108,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 108,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 27% Limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 100,980 miles

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp Insecure

Offside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 100,973 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to Engine Vibration & Timing Belt History (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Insecure

Offside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,447 miles

Handbrake Lever Travel at Limit

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 94,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plated @ 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Lever Travel at Limit

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,285 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 85,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,897 miles

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

exhaust system has surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2016 75,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust system has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,123 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 68,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,465 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 51,225 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,362 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 EWH is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WL09 EWH, 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 EWH is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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