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AJ59 XNA

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

162,158 mi
Last recorded162,158 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XNA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 162,158 miles

Center and rear exhaust boxes corroded and outer skins peeling

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe has small hole causing small leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake lever almost at maximum travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 145,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 117,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,375 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,660 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 32,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,879 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 27,316 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 23,775 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,692 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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AJ59 XNA is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AJ59 XNA, 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 AJ59 XNA registered?

AJ59 XNA is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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