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KY59 WMJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,355 mi
Last recorded140,355 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 WMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 140,355 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust casing corroded

injector slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 130,251 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 125,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,351 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 118,308 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,026 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively felt on ramp (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear tyres beginning to wear on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,153 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 113,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,035 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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KY59 WMJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY59 WMJ, 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 KY59 WMJ registered?

KY59 WMJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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