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YY09 HBJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,131 mi
Last recorded176,131 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 HBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 176,131 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 176,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 171,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 167,236 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 167,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 158,721 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 144,229 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 132,263 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 132,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre cut and perished

Rear Brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear Exhaust box heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cut and perished

Pass 20 May 2019 115,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 115,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,629 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear BRAK EDISCS CORRODED

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

Pass 12 May 2017 89,207 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

sill and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 83,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s/r seatbelt slightly frayed

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 24 May 2016 83,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s/r seatbelt slightly frayed

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,500 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,820 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2012 37,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,113 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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YY09 HBJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY09 HBJ, 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 YY09 HBJ registered?

YY09 HBJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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