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KU58 UTF

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,708 mi
Last recorded103,708 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,708 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded loose

General surface corrosion on suspension/steering components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OSR Tail light lens damaged

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 103,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded loose

General surface corrosion on suspension/steering components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OSR Tail light lens damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 100,741 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,133 miles

front subframe bush o s r worn

Fail 2 Dec 2024 100,133 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe bush o s r worn

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,473 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 99,473 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,506 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 98,505 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,447 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,265 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 75,583 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,925 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 66,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit chunk out of inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small splits on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,849 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,336 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
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KU58 UTF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU58 UTF, 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 KU58 UTF registered?

KU58 UTF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 February 2009.

Is KU58 UTF safe to buy?

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