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GJ59 MKA

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,728 mi
Last recorded150,728 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MKA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 150,728 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,999 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 146,537 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 146,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 143,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 143,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,257 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,513 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 133,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,521 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Heat shield loose and rattling but not insecure

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust box badly corroded

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 112,761 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,732 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 94,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,709 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,250 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,732 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GJ59 MKA is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ59 MKA, 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 GJ59 MKA registered?

GJ59 MKA is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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