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WJ59 OPN

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,650 mi
Last recorded65,650 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,650 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 65,650 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,334 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,821 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 64,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,201 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,555 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 62,555 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 61,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,476 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,706 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 57,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 55,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 225-45-17 94w extra load Michelin Primacy 3 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,622 miles

offside rear tyre cut in tread

rear exhaust rubber split

slight leak from nearside cv boot strap

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 OPN is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ59 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

WJ59 OPN is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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