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RO59 XYH

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,143 mi
Last recorded99,143 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 XYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 99,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 95,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 81,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,895 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 74,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 71,800 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 53,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,495 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,087 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 17,486 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,074 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)

Sill covers fitted

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not down to cords

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 XYH is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

RO59 XYH is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is RO59 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 XYH shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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