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WF59 RZT

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,997 mi
Last recorded98,997 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 RZT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,997 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear Most Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,848 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Full Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 92,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick-Up Ring Broken (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Full Exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,341 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Full Exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Rear Seat Back Slightly Loose But Remains Secure In Upright Position

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,502 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Full Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Wheel Arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 77,124 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,737 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 66,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,623 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 59,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,301 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,096 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,344 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,795 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
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WF59 RZT is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

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

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