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HY59 VZM

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,683 mi
Last recorded139,683 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VZM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 139,683 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 139,683 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 109,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 106,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged staring to feather on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 106,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged staring to feather on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 90,624 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 79,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 70,390 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2020 70,377 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear tailgate lock intermittant

Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 53,219 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,473 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 39,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but cords not visable at time of test

offside front and rear tyre valves deterioating

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,684 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 20,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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HY59 VZM is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY59 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

HY59 VZM is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HY59 VZM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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