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X93 ROH

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,193 mi
Last recorded160,193 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX93 ROH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 160,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 160,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 153,858 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 147,488 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak /engine

service message displayed

Fail 5 Sep 2023 147,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak /engine

service message displayed

Pass 6 Sep 2022 138,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ hub, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ hub, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 138,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ hub, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ hub, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 131,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 125,164 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 125,090 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 117,054 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 106,226 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,133 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 82,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,490 miles

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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X93 ROH is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 X93 ROH, 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 X93 ROH registered?

X93 ROH is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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