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WF59 ORN

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 ORN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 102,580 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 102,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 98,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 94,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 67,714 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 67,714 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,163 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,055 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 52,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,641 miles

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

child seat fitted osr seat belt check not fully carried out

Fail 8 Sep 2014 45,641 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

child seat fitted osr seat belt check not fully carried out

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,431 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WF59 ORN is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF59 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF59 ORN registered?

WF59 ORN is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is WF59 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 ORN shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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