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SD59 PNO

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,881 mi
Last recorded148,881 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 PNO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 148,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 111,123 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,175 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,166 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 78,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,821 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 74,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 72,754 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,754 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,837 miles

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

Wire loose and touching OSF driveshaft

Fail 9 Nov 2018 64,837 miles

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

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

Wire loose and touching OSF driveshaft

Pass 15 Nov 2017 55,089 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted incorectly ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,980 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,691 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,990 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SD59 PNO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD59 PNO, 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 SD59 PNO registered?

SD59 PNO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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