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OV59 KZP

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,226 mi
Last recorded118,226 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 KZP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 118,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2025 111,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 105,148 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,967 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 75,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,141 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,596 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,999 miles

park brake application uneven

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,999 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

park brake application uneven

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2016 53,802 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 53,802 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level just on (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,610 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,689 miles

damage to outer wall o/s/f tyre

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 24,119 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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OV59 KZP is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV59 KZP, 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 OV59 KZP registered?

OV59 KZP is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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