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H12 DFD

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,684 mi
Last recorded81,684 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 DFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 79,985 miles

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

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 79,978 miles

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

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

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,457 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 72,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,182 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,938 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 57,034 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 57,034 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,636 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 54,636 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,446 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,521 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 45,521 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,863 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,976 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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H12 DFD is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H12 DFD, 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 H12 DFD registered?

H12 DFD is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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