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YG58 OGD

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,999 mi
Last recorded119,999 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 OGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 119,999 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 118,092 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 118,092 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,219 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,709 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,378 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 89,378 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,474 miles

both front antiroll bar link arms worn slightly

engine oil leak on to exhaust

n/s/f bumper damage

Fail 28 Oct 2016 84,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front antiroll bar link arms worn slightly

engine oil leak on to exhaust

n/s/f bumper damage

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,914 miles

advise oil leak

advise drivers seat belt fluffy

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise n/s/f lower stabilizer arm slighty worn

advise rear brake discs badly corroded

advise slight play in o/s/f link arm

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 72,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,255 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,521 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 48,216 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)

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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YG58 OGD is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG58 OGD, 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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YG58 OGD is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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