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BU58 YRS

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,519 mi
Last recorded60,519 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 YRS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 60,519 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 60,423 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 60,224 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 60,224 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,056 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 59,920 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 58,459 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,488 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 56,275 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,001 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 52,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,593 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,237 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 47,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BU58 YRS is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 BU58 YRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU58 YRS registered?

BU58 YRS is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is BU58 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU58 YRS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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