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FP09 WFN

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,489 mi
Last recorded138,489 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 WFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 133,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 133,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 128,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,592 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 119,351 miles

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

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,376 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 113,370 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Around filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner side (feathered)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,508 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,937 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside head lamp washer jet missing (under cover)

offside rear seat backrest has play

Fail 5 Aug 2015 53,937 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside head lamp washer jet missing (under cover)

offside rear seat backrest has play

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,261 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,798 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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FP09 WFN is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP09 WFN, 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 FP09 WFN registered?

FP09 WFN is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is FP09 WFN safe to buy?

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