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AK59 JNU

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 117,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 117,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end leaking , clip not secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer void bush BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,098 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,036 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,766 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,444 miles

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,390 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 52,390 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,998 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,323 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,914 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,843 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,529 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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AK59 JNU is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK59 JNU, 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 AK59 JNU registered?

AK59 JNU is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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