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NK59 GLY

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,693 mi
Last recorded125,693 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK59 GLY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 125,693 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 125,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 113,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 102,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,132 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 84,392 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,723 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,925 miles

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

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

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

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

front sub frame corroded

nearside front a.b.s ring corroded

offside nearside front suspension arms slight corrosion

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 5 Dec 2019 63,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe slight corrosion

offside rear tyre has a thorn in inner wall

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2019 63,812 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe slight corrosion

offside rear tyre has a thorn in inner wall

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 58,692 miles

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

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

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

exhaust center flexi deteriorated and slight leak of gases

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 58,688 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust center flexi deteriorated and slight leak of gases

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,679 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

offside nearside front a.b.s rings corroded

offside nearside front coil springs slight corrosion

offside nearside front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

offside nearside rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,305 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight uneven tread wear

offside nearside front flexi brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 30 Dec 2015 44,563 miles

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

Offside Front tyre between 3 and 4mm and slight wear on edges

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 30 Dec 2015 44,558 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre between 3 and 4mm and slight wear on edges

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,521 miles

exhaust centre and rear corroded

offside front tyre slight wear on outter edge

both front a,b,s rings corroded

offside rear tyre tread slight distorsion and nail in tread

slight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

Fail 25 Nov 2014 39,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

both front a,b,s rings corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded

offside front tyre slight wear on outter edge

offside rear tyre tread slight distorsion and nail in tread

slight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,120 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm and slight cracks in walls

exhaust centre and rear corroded

slight corrosion on both front a.b.s rings

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,507 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm slight wear on outter edge and damage on outter wall

offside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on outter edge

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

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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NK59 GLY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NK59 GLY, 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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NK59 GLY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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