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OY59 VWF

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,487 mi
Last recorded145,487 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 VWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 145,487 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 114,755 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 15 Nov 2022 101,915 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,122 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,579 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 62,635 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 33,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,431 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 28,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,596 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 21,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,281 miles

Nearside Front 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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OY59 VWF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 OY59 VWF, 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 OY59 VWF registered?

OY59 VWF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is OY59 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 VWF 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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