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PO59 SPZ

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,812 mi
Last recorded212,812 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 SPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 212,812 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 212,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 192,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 192,428 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 172,206 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 172,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 152,209 miles

both front tyre valves are slightly perished

Fail 31 Jul 2015 152,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre valves are slightly perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 131,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,040 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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PO59 SPZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO59 SPZ, 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 PO59 SPZ registered?

PO59 SPZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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