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WK59 WKD

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,444 mi
Last recorded50,444 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 WKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 50,444 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 49,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 41,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 41,669 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 40,185 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,370 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,388 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 33,107 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 28,696 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,794 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 23,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,884 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,610 miles

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 3 Sep 2013 10,708 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,422 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 WKD is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WK59 WKD, 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 WKD registered?

WK59 WKD is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WK59 WKD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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