AV09 CXC

2009 SAAB — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SAAB
Year
2009
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 May 2027 (339 days away)
Last recorded mileage
56,168 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Saab has 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 56,168 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and repeated issues makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,399 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 2020 MOT gap is noted.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2019-11-08, a critical safety defect.
  • Recurring major suspension failures (2019, 2022, 2025) and steering failures (2019, 2025).
  • Persistent engine oil advisory across 6 tests (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).
  • Recurring tyre advisories (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) and a 2020 MOT gap.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Valid MOT until May 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Immediate retests after failures, showing owner's attempts to address issues.

Mileage history

Mar 2012: 56,168 mi PASSFeb 2013: 74,345 mi PASSApr 2014: 91,509 mi FAILApr 2014: 91,533 mi PASSMay 2015: 107,574 mi PASSMay 2016: 123,861 mi PASSMay 2017: 137,594 mi PASSOct 2018: 148,110 mi FAILOct 2018: 148,110 mi PASSNov 2019: 153,971 mi FAILDec 2019: 154,011 mi PASSFeb 2021: 160,670 mi PASSApr 2022: 165,807 mi FAILApr 2022: 165,808 mi PASSApr 2023: 174,610 mi PASSApr 2024: 183,439 mi PASSApr 2025: 191,995 mi FAILMay 2025: 192,027 mi PASSMay 2026: 198,265 mi PASS198k127k56kMar 2012May 2026

MOT test history — 14/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2012 PASS 56,168 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2013 PASS 74,345 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Apr 2014 FAIL 91,509 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2014 PASS 91,533 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 107,574 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2016 PASS 123,861 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 137,594 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY both rear tyres stepped
Oct 2018 FAIL 148,110 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2018 PASS 148,110 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2019 FAIL 153,971 mi
MAJOR Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Dec 2019 PASS 154,011 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 PASS 160,670 mi
ADVISORY slight lip and corrosion front brake discs
ADVISORY slight oil leak
ADVISORY rear subframe very rusty in places
Apr 2022 FAIL 165,807 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Apr 2022 PASS 165,808 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Apr 2023 PASS 174,610 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 183,439 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness 4mm - offside anti rattle spring missing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2025 FAIL 191,995 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake caliper spring missing
MAJOR Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users leaking coolant radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2025 PASS 192,027 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake caliper spring missing
May 2026 PASS 198,265 mi None recorded

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