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YY09 JGF

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 108,778 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Box Outer Heat Shield /Casing Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hand Brake Reduced Effort Achieved

Fail 7 Feb 2023 108,778 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Box Outer Heat Shield /Casing Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hand Brake Reduced Effort Achieved

Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,205 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,645 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,494 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 92,493 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,415 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,331 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,632 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r light unit lens damaged and incorrectley repaired

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,188 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,459 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 JGF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

YY09 JGF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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