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KR58 BJY

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,799 mi
Last recorded200,799 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 BJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 200,799 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2024 194,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2023 187,296 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 182,111 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 176,590 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 172,486 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 168,143 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 165,318 miles

Offside Front window not working correctly

Pass 19 Oct 2017 156,933 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper void bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper void bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 156,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper void bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper void bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 150,311 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 150,311 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 130,264 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,675 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 108,675 miles

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,025 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,705 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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KR58 BJY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 KR58 BJY, 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 KR58 BJY registered?

KR58 BJY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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The MOT history for KR58 BJY 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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