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OY59 VWB

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,448 mi
Last recorded207,448 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 VWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 207,448 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 207,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 196,306 miles

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

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 185,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 174,744 miles

Front sub frame bushes have slight play

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 171,689 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing on inside edge.

Advise rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 158,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 134,639 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,633 miles

Advise front brake discs worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 96,254 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,554 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front foglight lens cracked and condensation

offside rear lower suspension arm hub bush slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,554 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 discs lipped

nearside front foglight lens cracked and condensation

offside rear lower suspension arm hub bush slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored and corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings damp

Fail 13 Sep 2013 65,257 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored and corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings damp

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,656 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly scored

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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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OY59 VWB is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY59 VWB, 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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OY59 VWB is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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