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RO59 XXT

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 XXT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 90,816 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,827 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,472 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 77,472 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,831 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))

hand brake travel indicates adjustment required

Fail 11 Oct 2021 72,831 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))

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

hand brake travel indicates adjustment required

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,185 miles

Handbrake performance indicates adjustment / service required

Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake performance indicates adjustment / service required

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,057 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,181 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 57,134 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,525 miles

Both front wipers are split

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,327 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,700 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,846 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 26,846 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,364 miles

slight movement in front gear box mount.

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 XXT is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RO59 XXT, 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

How do I check the history of RO59 XXT?

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What year was RO59 XXT registered?

RO59 XXT is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is RO59 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 XXT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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