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FE09 GYB

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,683 mi
Last recorded81,683 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 GYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 81,683 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 81,677 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule TO THE MINUMU STANDARD. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 80,502 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule TO THE MINUMU STANDARD. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,520 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 79,519 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 76,477 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 70,363 miles

Offside Front spotlight damaged

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box/brackets corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,021 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,100 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,558 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,274 miles

n/s rear outer tyre wall damaged

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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FE09 GYB is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE09 GYB, 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 FE09 GYB registered?

FE09 GYB is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FE09 GYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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