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DY59 GYU

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,906 mi
Last recorded100,906 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 GYU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,906 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 100,880 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,507 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,631 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,696 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,154 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,065 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 63,052 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,467 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2015 48,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,987 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DY59 GYU is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DY59 GYU, 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 DY59 GYU registered?

DY59 GYU is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is DY59 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 GYU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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