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WJ59 OOE

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,482 mi
Last recorded54,482 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 54,482 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 38,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 37,926 miles

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

rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2023 36,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 35,812 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,594 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 29,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 26,155 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 26,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2017 23,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

edges wearing thin on n/s/f tyre

edges worn smooth on o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OOE is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

WJ59 OOE is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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