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DF59 CRU

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,912 mi
Last recorded156,912 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 CRU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 156,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn...225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall...225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 152,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2023 145,134 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 135,799 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 135,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 131,273 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 131,273 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,375 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 126,373 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel hub/track rod end mounting (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,371 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 120,664 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 120,663 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 106,670 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,018 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,919 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 70,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,290 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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DF59 CRU is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF59 CRU, 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 DF59 CRU registered?

DF59 CRU is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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