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WF59 RYW

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,192 mi
Last recorded64,192 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 RYW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 64,192 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LAMP lens damaged

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 64,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LAMP lens damaged

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,642 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster lens has slight damage

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 61,801 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 61,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,706 miles

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)

bad engine oil leak

both outer cv boots weeping grease

front tyres badly kerbed

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges and stone cuts

Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,597 miles

chunk of rubber missing from n/s/f tyre, outer sidewall

cut in n/s/r tyre

engine oil leaks

grease leaking past cv boot clips

outer skin of rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,556 miles

both outer cv boots weeping grease

engine oil leak

rear silencer weak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,050 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,824 miles

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

Front outer CV boots leaking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WF59 RYW is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYW, 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 WF59 RYW registered?

WF59 RYW is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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