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PF59 WEX

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,540 mi
Last recorded178,540 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 WEX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 178,540 miles

general light corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s rear tyre starting to get low in tread

slight movement in o/s rear lower rose joint

Pass 15 Dec 2021 169,857 miles

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

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

N/S/R handbrake cable return spring broken

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush Strong Advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R handbrake cable return spring missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush Strong Advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 160,556 miles

both front subframe rear mounting bushes badly worn

o/s rear top suspension outer rose bush worn

rear brake discs worn pads appear ok

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 153,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 153,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 145,834 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 136,097 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,347 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,011 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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PF59 WEX is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PF59 WEX, 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 PF59 WEX registered?

PF59 WEX is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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