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RV59 NNF

2009 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NNF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 145,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint is leak and rear exhaust box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower wishbones are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nsr handbrake cable return spring is broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 139,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe has minor blow and rear exhaust box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 139,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe has minor blow and rear exhaust box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Nsf side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 131,447 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,389 miles

Offside Front Osf rear bush on subframe is worn

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

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2021 116,039 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 115,932 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,699 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,560 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,121 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 82,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine warning light on at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake application uneven

Rear tyres out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,269 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,064 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 NNF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NNF, 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 NNF registered?

RV59 NNF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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