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HY59 WAO

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 WAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 138,238 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2026 138,238 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 126,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 118,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 May 2023 103,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted and Offside rear inner. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 103,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted and Offside rear inner. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 89,756 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted and offside rear inner v.slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 74,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases V.slight flexible joint (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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 74,869 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases V.slight flexible joint (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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 65,094 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 53,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,206 miles

Front exhaust system has a leak obscured by under tray

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers weak to clear screen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,101 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight brake bind N/S/R

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,287 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)

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 WAO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

HY59 WAO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is HY59 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 WAO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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