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OY59 VWJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,981 mi
Last recorded91,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 VWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 91,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 91,716 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 91,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front windscreen chipped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 91,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 90,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 88,608 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,195 miles

Front tyres worn low tread depth in centre.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,193 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front tyres worn low tread depth in centre.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,146 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 74,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,095 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,678 miles

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 VWJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

OY59 VWJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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The MOT history for OY59 VWJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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