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SV59 PZC

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 PZC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear suspension arms corrded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,276 miles

Corrosion On Entire Exhaust System, No Visible Leaks

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Lambda Reading High And Inconsistent

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))

Significant Smoke Output From Exhaust Under Acceleration

Smoke From Front Of Vehicle At Idle And Acceleration (Presumed To Do With Oil Leak)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire Underneath Of Car Has Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 86,275 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding grabbing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 86,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 86,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2023 69,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear mount detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear mount detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,599 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,068 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail box skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,666 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust tail box skin corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,149 miles

exhaust tail box skin corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 60,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust tail box skin corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,754 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip slightly leaking

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

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

tail box skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,095 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

tailbox corroded

windscreen chiped

Fail 29 Sep 2017 49,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

tailbox corroded

windscreen chiped

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TAILBOX CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,942 miles

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,945 miles

FUEL FILTER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

STEERING RACK HAS A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,866 miles

FRONT B/PADS BETWEEN 60/70% WORN

Fail 16 Sep 2013 24,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT B/PADS BETWEEN 60/70% WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE WORN

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,877 miles

Nearside Front 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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SV59 PZC is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SV59 PZC, 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 SV59 PZC registered?

SV59 PZC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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