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SP59 YLA

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

84,969 mi
Last recorded84,969 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 YLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 84,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 71,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 70,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 55,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 55,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 42,105 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 42,105 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS RING BROKEN (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,876 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 41,876 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 41,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,487 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 41,487 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 40,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,808 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 34,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,328 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 31,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 27,983 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,983 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 24,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,113 miles

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

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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SP59 YLA is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SP59 YLA, 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 SP59 YLA registered?

SP59 YLA is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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