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KS58 YPL

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,765 mi
Last recorded129,765 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 YPL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 129,765 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flex pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 116,168 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,476 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 105,476 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,466 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2023 88,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,508 miles

Front head lamp washers not working?

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust /boxs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,460 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,475 miles

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,468 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,503 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 50,503 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,547 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 34,040 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,176 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 22,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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KS58 YPL is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KS58 YPL, 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 KS58 YPL registered?

KS58 YPL is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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