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WF59 RZH

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,259 mi
Last recorded141,259 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 RZH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 141,259 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 125,383 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

Fail 9 Nov 2021 125,383 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 14 Nov 2019 108,783 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 108,761 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,722 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 97,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,387 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,451 miles

Handbrake shoes are noisey when wheel is rotated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 56,783 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 56,783 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 48,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 37,066 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WF59 RZH is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WF59 RZH, 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 RZH registered?

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

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