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RV59 NKO

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,055 mi
Last recorded56,055 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 56,055 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 55,635 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2023 55,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2022 54,269 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 22 Dec 2021 52,382 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 52,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,965 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 49,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 48,383 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 46,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,036 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 39,488 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,617 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,714 miles

front pads getting low

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,371 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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RV59 NKO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RV59 NKO, 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 RV59 NKO registered?

RV59 NKO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is RV59 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 NKO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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