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PO59 UEL

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,986 mi
Last recorded37,986 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 UEL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 37,986 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 37,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 34,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 33,529 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 32,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 31,346 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,595 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 28,899 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,686 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 24,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 21,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,022 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,102 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 10,001 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 9,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UEL 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 PO59 UEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO59 UEL registered?

PO59 UEL is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is PO59 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO59 UEL 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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