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MF59 TYY

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,557 mi
Last recorded114,557 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 TYY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,557 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked into zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 114,557 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked into zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,717 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in n\s lower edge of windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,035 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 102,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven inner edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven inner edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside 3mm

offside rear tyre worn low on inside 3mm

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,795 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside 3mm

offside rear tyre worn low on inside 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,781 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,531 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 29,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MF59 TYY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF59 TYY, 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 MF59 TYY registered?

MF59 TYY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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