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CX59 YHR

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,033 mi
Last recorded134,033 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 YHR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 134,033 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 134,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 121,240 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 121,198 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL FILTER HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 110,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 102,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,824 miles

Front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,846 miles

Offside Front tyre cracks inner wall

rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2021 91,846 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracks inner wall

rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,857 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 84,857 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil Level high

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,330 miles

Rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 6 Sep 2016 65,328 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,355 miles

Slight uneven wear to rear tyres

Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,353 miles

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

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

Slight uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,176 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 53,174 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,457 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,262 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 YHR is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CX59 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

CX59 YHR is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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