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KY59 YLU

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,723 mi
Last recorded168,723 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 YLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 168,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 166,633 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 164,198 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 163,497 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 162,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded Outer skin

Pass 18 Dec 2019 160,809 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 147,981 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 134,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 117,825 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,179 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,713 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 47,713 miles

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

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 YLU is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 KY59 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

KY59 YLU is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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