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HJ09 OBG

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,968 mi
Last recorded113,968 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 OBG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 113,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,606 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,985 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,374 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,254 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,305 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tread blocking

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 54,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner tread blocking

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,531 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 40,531 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,038 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres perishing between treads

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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HJ09 OBG is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ09 OBG, 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 HJ09 OBG registered?

HJ09 OBG is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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