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FE59 DPU

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,333 mi
Last recorded48,333 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 DPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 48,333 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 47,845 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 46,325 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 46,323 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 44,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rusting all around rear suspension area, both sides.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 43,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,520 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,076 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,386 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,630 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,642 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FE59 DPU is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE59 DPU, 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 FE59 DPU registered?

FE59 DPU is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is FE59 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 DPU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE59 DPU have outstanding finance?

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