2009 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · SV09 SZO
2009 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 79,784 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV09 SZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2025
- 79,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV09 SZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-5 (SV09 SZO) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged/ likely to be misread (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed/ inner arch at floor”; “Central Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (”.
SV09 SZO Mileage History
- 11/08/202378,537 mi
- 15/08/202378,540 mi+3 mi
- 09/08/202479,184 mi+644 mi
- 09/08/202479,184 mi
- 22/08/202579,784 mi+600 mi
Average of roughly 614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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