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OV59 KZZ

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,756 mi
Last recorded113,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 KZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,756 miles

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

o/s handbrake cable retainer spring broken but affecting handbrake operation

Pass 16 Jan 2025 113,380 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 110,440 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 110,434 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,674 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 95,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads 4- 5000 miles left approx

Fail 22 Dec 2020 87,990 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads 4- 5000 miles left approx

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 83,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,264 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 67,263 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,416 miles

rear number plate mounting plate loose on tail gate

Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,737 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 52,722 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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OV59 KZZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV59 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

OV59 KZZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is OV59 KZZ safe to buy?

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