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RV59 NLN

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NLN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,452 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,104 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,079 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive MIST OF OIL AROUND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,124 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,218 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive MIST OF OIL AROUND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,759 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,077 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 65,077 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,886 miles

Exhaust corroded

Lower gearbox mount worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,036 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 NLN is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RV59 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

RV59 NLN is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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