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DY59 GYO

2009 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 GYO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,159 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,946 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advice corrosion on underside of vehicle

advice n/s rear chassis corroded

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2022 118,946 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advice corrosion on underside of vehicle

advice n/s rear chassis corroded

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2021 116,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advice corrosion on underside of vehicle

advice n/s rear chassis corroded and holed

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2021 116,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advice corrosion on underside of vehicle

advice n/s rear chassis corroded and holed

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

advice corrosion on rear susp arm

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2020 113,052 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

advice corrosion on rear susp arm

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 106,244 miles

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

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

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

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

advice o/s front tyre wearing on inner tread

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

advice rear exhaust rubber mtg hanger missing

advice slight brake bind at o/s rear brake

Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,112 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 98,112 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,611 miles

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

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

advice oil leak

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,470 miles

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

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

advice n/s front tyre on wear indicator 225/45/17/94y

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,369 miles

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

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

advice n/s and o/s rear tyre on wear indicator 225/45/17/94w

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advice n/s and o/s rear tyre on wear indicator 225/45/17/94w

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,617 miles

o/s rear tyre tread becoming low

rear silencer becoming corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,617 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre tread becoming low

rear silencer becoming corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,974 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 37,973 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DY59 GYO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY59 GYO, 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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DY59 GYO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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