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WK59 WKC

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,538 mi
Last recorded79,538 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 WKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 79,538 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 79,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers have a fault dont work on wash wipe

Fail 23 Feb 2015 67,592 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers have a fault dont work on wash wipe

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,648 miles

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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WK59 WKC is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WK59 WKC, 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 WK59 WKC registered?

WK59 WKC is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is WK59 WKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK59 WKC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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