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OU59 WUY

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,714 mi
Last recorded141,714 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 WUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 141,714 miles

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Engine management light cleared, car road tested 5 miles and light remained off

Knock from front suspension

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 141,699 miles

Emissions not tested eml on, engine in limp mode and will not rev up (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 133,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 133,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,547 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 110,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,974 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,001 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 77,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,569 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 67,569 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Sep 2013 58,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

blades smear slightly

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in tread pattern

Fail 7 Sep 2012 39,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

blades smear slightly

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in tread pattern

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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OU59 WUY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OU59 WUY, 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 OU59 WUY registered?

OU59 WUY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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