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KX59 NKF

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,054 mi
Last recorded127,054 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 NKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 127,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear handbrake cables frayed

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flex deterioated

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rearmost corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear h/brake cables frayed

exhaust b/box corroded

front exhaust flex deterioated

underside corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2023 120,597 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rearmost corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear h/brake cables frayed

exhaust b/box corroded

front exhaust flex deterioated

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,044 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rearmost corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable frayed

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts reading 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

complete exhaust system corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,822 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rearmost corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable frayed

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

heat shield insecure

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,274 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

General underside corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear axle bushes slight corrosion

exhaust system corroded on all outer casings inc flex

Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,154 miles

rear exh deteriorated

battery output low

rear brake discs corroded/pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,820 miles

eng oil leak[poss oil switch]

n/s/r hand brake performance low

rear exh deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,473 miles

rear exh deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,230 miles

rear exh deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,897 miles

rear exh slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,309 miles

front brake discs corroded/pads low

hand brake travel

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,313 miles

rear tyre treads low[2.2/2.3mm]

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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KX59 NKF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KX59 NKF, 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 KX59 NKF registered?

KX59 NKF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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