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RV58 UTK

2009 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,807 mi
Last recorded135,807 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 UTK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 135,807 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 122,958 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 112,900 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power Steering Cooler Behind Front Bumper (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Puncture

Fail 12 Jan 2023 104,393 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Puncture

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 93,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 89,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 89,234 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,851 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,190 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,652 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 57,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,602 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,311 miles

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

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

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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RV58 UTK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV58 UTK, 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 RV58 UTK registered?

RV58 UTK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 2009.

Is RV58 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 UTK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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