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KY59 YLK

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,899 mi
Last recorded149,899 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 149,899 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe both rear mounting bushes split & seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 16 Feb 2021 149,899 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe both rear mounting bushes split & seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 144,379 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 30 Jan 2020 144,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

handbrake reserve travel on limit

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 15 Feb 2019 136,529 miles

Rear exhaust back box is slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,420 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 120,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,926 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 117,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,659 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 105,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,239 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,296 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KY59 YLK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY59 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

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

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