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VO59 MVK

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,131 mi
Last recorded108,131 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 MVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,131 miles

Exhaust silencer skin peeling

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1st hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1st hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before 1st flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 108,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer skin peeling

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1st hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1st hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before 1st flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 103,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit on inner edge and centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2024 103,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit on inner edge and centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,841 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,501 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,969 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is peeling and deteriorated.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 88,969 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is peeling and deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer is deteriorated. Outer skin peeling away.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,467 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 67,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,707 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 59,707 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,320 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,144 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,257 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VO59 MVK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VO59 MVK, 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 VO59 MVK registered?

VO59 MVK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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