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WJ59 ONW

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,773 mi
Last recorded173,773 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 ONW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 173,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 171,561 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 169,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 166,108 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 166,108 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 164,691 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 164,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 157,023 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 148,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 117,022 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,489 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,226 miles

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

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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WJ59 ONW is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJ59 ONW, 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 WJ59 ONW registered?

WJ59 ONW is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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