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EX09 YOC

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,267 mi
Last recorded87,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 YOC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 87,267 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 87,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,528 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 79,528 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 72,286 miles

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

offside headlight beam, dim in operation

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 72,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside headlight beam, dim in operation

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 67,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,375 miles

hand brake travel high

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 61,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel high

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,181 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 52,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,122 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,230 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 35,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,584 miles

nearside rear tyre and wheel slight skuffed

rear handbrake imbalance,nearside lower effort

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,653 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 9,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EX09 YOC is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX09 YOC, 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 EX09 YOC registered?

EX09 YOC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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