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FP09 VMY

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,269 mi
Last recorded200,269 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 VMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 200,269 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 197,008 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 197,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 191,622 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 183,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 174,578 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 164,707 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 155,564 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 153,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 147,019 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 130,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2012 130,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FP09 VMY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP09 VMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP09 VMY registered?

FP09 VMY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is FP09 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 VMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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