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DG59 UYT

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,180 mi
Last recorded144,180 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 144,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 128,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 117,007 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 4 Nov 2020 103,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot poor but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Nearside Front road wheel poor

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

engine has slight oil weep

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,976 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres getting low on tread

exhaust corroded

nearside front wheel buckled

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,768 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 76,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 76,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 68,177 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,288 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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DG59 UYT is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 DG59 UYT, 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 DG59 UYT registered?

DG59 UYT is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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