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KN59 NXW

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,275 mi
Last recorded194,275 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 NXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 194,275 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 178,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 163,053 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 157,503 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 152,200 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyres getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2020 148,274 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 133,695 miles

osr tyre getting low

Pass 3 May 2018 121,415 miles

rear pads appear very low

Fail 3 May 2018 121,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear pads appear very low

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,294 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,820 miles

front gearbox mount is worn

Fail 27 Apr 2016 86,820 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO (8.2.2)

front gearbox mount is worn

Fail 27 Apr 2015 71,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,520 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 50,520 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 50,520 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,333 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear 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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KN59 NXW is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 KN59 NXW, 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 KN59 NXW registered?

KN59 NXW is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is KN59 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 NXW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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