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FY59 NYM

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,382 mi
Last recorded136,382 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 NYM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 136,382 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 136,382 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 134,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 128,796 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 126,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 126,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps feeston (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 124,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 116,202 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 116,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 109,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 109,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,719 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,660 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,445 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 53,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,136 miles

rear window been taped up

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,683 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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FY59 NYM is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY59 NYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 NYM registered?

FY59 NYM is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is FY59 NYM safe to buy?

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