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HY59 VZC

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,115 mi
Last recorded68,115 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VZC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 68,115 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2025 61,474 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

back box heavily corroded

chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,154 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 22,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 11,758 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 10,056 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 8,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 7,292 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 6,805 miles

top engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 5,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 4,674 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 4,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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HY59 VZC is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY59 VZC, 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 HY59 VZC registered?

HY59 VZC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is HY59 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 VZC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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