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RO59 DTK

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,655 mi
Last recorded92,655 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 DTK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,655 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 90,840 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 89,312 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,332 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,157 miles

Front exhaust corroded to rear

Fail 25 Mar 2021 86,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust corroded to rear

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,324 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,965 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,923 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 56,833 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 56,833 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f + o/s/.f + n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,913 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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RO59 DTK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RO59 DTK, 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 RO59 DTK registered?

RO59 DTK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is RO59 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 DTK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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