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HG09 EMK

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,927 mi
Last recorded111,927 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 EMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 111,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 111,927 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 108,382 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 108,382 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 102,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,572 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 95,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,908 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 81,435 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 81,435 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 74,362 miles

both rear tyres distorted

Fail 2 May 2018 74,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 4 May 2017 68,156 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 4 May 2017 68,154 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 60,315 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front mirror glass faded

Fail 3 May 2016 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front mirror glass faded

Pass 6 May 2015 53,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,484 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,377 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,138 miles

o/s drop link boot moved away from it,s rest position,still tight and not alowing dirt to get inside boot.

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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HG09 EMK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HG09 EMK, 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 HG09 EMK registered?

HG09 EMK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is HG09 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 EMK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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