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NA59 GUU

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,327 mi
Last recorded137,327 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 GUU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 137,327 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All and also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 131,189 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,895 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust parts corroded

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,902 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 117,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,220 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,134 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre soft

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rubber suspension bushes starting to split

Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre soft

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rubber suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,216 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective minor tear in the rubber but still clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 99,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,509 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure & rattling

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

exhaust heat shield insecure & rattling

Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,915 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 225/45/17

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

n/s/r upper rose bush has slight play in it

o/s/r tyre on the legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,454 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 87,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

windscreen has light scratches on both sides

Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

windscreen has light scratches on both sides

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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NA59 GUU is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NA59 GUU, 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 NA59 GUU registered?

NA59 GUU is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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