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OY59 VWK

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

250,462 mi
Last recorded250,462 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 250,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured By front sub frame (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 242,511 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 240,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 236,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2022 231,823 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 220,783 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Deteriorated ()

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 220,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Deteriorated ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 215,035 miles

Gearbox mounting defective also engine mount ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 193,217 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 193,214 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 171,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 144,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,837 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 103,157 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,173 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,143 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 VWK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

OY59 VWK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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