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KY09 WRV

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,667 mi
Last recorded192,667 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 WRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2025 192,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 184,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 172,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 162,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 150,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking in tyre treads 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking in tyre treads 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 144,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 130,498 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake grabbing when operated. Indicating system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,319 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at rear stub axle top mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KY09 WRV is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KY09 WRV, 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 KY09 WRV registered?

KY09 WRV is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is KY09 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 WRV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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