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NU59 OEC

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,650 mi
Last recorded197,650 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 OEC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 197,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 190,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 181,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 173,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 165,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 158,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 149,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 134,328 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 134,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 120,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,314 miles

Centre Front oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,314 miles

Centre Front oil leak on engine

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NU59 OEC is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NU59 OEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU59 OEC registered?

NU59 OEC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is NU59 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU59 OEC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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