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XEZ 2344

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,531 mi
Last recorded82,531 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEZ 2344
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,531 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded outer skin is peeling off

Fail 5 Nov 2021 82,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded outer skin is peeling off

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,969 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Lower engine mount has slight play

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

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

Rear sub-frame & suspension corroded

engine has oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 78,969 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn centre & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded

Lower engine mount has slight play

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame & suspension corroded

engine has oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,464 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 74,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,387 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,772 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,808 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,815 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)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 44,815 miles

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

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)

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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XEZ 2344 is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XEZ 2344, 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 XEZ 2344 registered?

XEZ 2344 is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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