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CX59 YHK

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,304 mi
Last recorded141,304 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 YHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 141,304 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 129,880 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 117,050 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 117,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 106,843 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2023 106,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake grabbing offside & nearside

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,501 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,880 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,018 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 56,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,816 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 41,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,705 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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CX59 YHK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX59 YHK, 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 CX59 YHK registered?

CX59 YHK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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