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DE59 UAS

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,830 mi
Last recorded136,830 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 UAS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 136,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 129,683 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 129,676 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,643 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,440 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,932 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 104,932 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,662 miles

Offside parking brake imbalance /

Rear exhaust coroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 90,457 miles

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

Offside parking brake imbalance /

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,296 miles

Offside Rear brake pads noisey when applied

Fail 11 Jul 2017 77,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake pads noisey when applied

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 May 2016 61,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,237 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,248 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 37,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 28,909 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 UAS is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DE59 UAS, 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 UAS registered?

DE59 UAS is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is DE59 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 UAS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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