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WV09 FKL

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,469 mi
Last recorded185,469 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 FKL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 185,469 miles

Coolant leak Heater valve ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 179,837 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens cracked

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2020 174,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 174,740 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing out of sahape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable return spring missing

Pass 7 May 2019 163,272 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 163,271 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed unable to test (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake little or no reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm, sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 153,891 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Crack in light lens ( No white light showing)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 153,891 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Crack in light lens ( No white light showing)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 139,306 miles

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

Offside Rear light cracked

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

Pass 10 May 2016 122,669 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 122,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 R17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2015 104,916 miles

Both rear tyres close too limits outer edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,105 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 72,191 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 72,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,153 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 55,153 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc's worn.

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

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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WV09 FKL is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WV09 FKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV09 FKL registered?

WV09 FKL is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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