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CK59 EXS

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,789 mi
Last recorded205,789 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 EXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 205,789 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Fail 10 Nov 2025 205,789 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded / heat shields insecure

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2024 200,036 miles

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

excessive surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 191,715 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2022 183,910 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 177,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 172,298 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 157,838 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

o/s/f tyre outer edges slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2018 152,816 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 136,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 136,662 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,276 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 104,842 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,027 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,389 miles

front number plate cracked

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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CK59 EXS is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 CK59 EXS, 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 CK59 EXS registered?

CK59 EXS is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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