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CV59 VHX

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,095 mi
Last recorded144,095 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 VHX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,095 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 135,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,299 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 131,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,424 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 127,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 97,049 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,430 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 78,430 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,635 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,835 miles

Undertray fitted.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Undertray fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,803 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 50,803 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey on rotation

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,790 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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CV59 VHX is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV59 VHX, 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 CV59 VHX registered?

CV59 VHX is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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