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VO59 SWN

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,658 mi
Last recorded159,658 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 SWN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 159,658 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 149,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 139,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 138,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 138,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 130,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH just on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 129,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracks on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 129,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracks on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 129,320 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks on tread

Offside Front tyre cracks on tread

Fail 7 Nov 2019 129,318 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracks on tread

Offside Front tyre cracks on tread

Pass 21 Nov 2018 127,789 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 124,369 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,166 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 120,166 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Large oil leak requires attention ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,298 miles

small oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,794 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut but unable to see cord

offside front tyre cut on tread but unable to see cord

Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut but unable to see cord

offside front tyre cut on tread but unable to see cord

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,794 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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VO59 SWN is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

VO59 SWN is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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