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YX09 OJM

2009 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,676 mi
Last recorded155,676 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 OJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 155,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Fail 25 Mar 2026 155,676 miles

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected N/S STEERING RACK BOLT LOOSE (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Pass 3 Mar 2025 149,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 142,533 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 128,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 122,891 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 122,891 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,411 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 111,137 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 111,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 102,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,951 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,282 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,422 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,255 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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YX09 OJM is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in White 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 YX09 OJM, 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 YX09 OJM registered?

YX09 OJM is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YX09 OJM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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