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SD59 PNV

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,687 mi
Last recorded122,687 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 PNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 122,687 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 116,458 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,801 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 111,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,706 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 102,409 miles

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Jan 2020 102,332 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear exhaust box corrosion dangers to inspected (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,338 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 84,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 62,484 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,972 miles

CHIP IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN

REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Fail 31 Oct 2016 54,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

CHIP IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN

REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,570 miles

1/ N/S/R BRAKE DISC VERY RUSTY

2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Fail 8 Oct 2014 41,591 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,591 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 34,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,145 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SD59 PNV is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PNV, 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 PNV registered?

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

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