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DE59 RJY

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,947 mi
Last recorded189,947 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 RJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 189,947 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 178,462 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box cover peeling off

Pass 13 Jan 2023 165,262 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 153,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 141,101 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 119,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 101,398 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear silencer corroded

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

tow ball not fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,622 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer corroded

tow ball not fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,146 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,578 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 50,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,781 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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DE59 RJY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DE59 RJY, 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 DE59 RJY registered?

DE59 RJY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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