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WK59 WKF

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,515 mi
Last recorded173,515 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 WKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 173,515 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 153,746 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2024 153,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2023 148,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2022 145,562 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2022 145,554 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,876 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2021 138,869 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2020 129,371 miles

rear exhaust skin in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2019 122,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal can not see if corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slighty oily (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,498 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2016 86,198 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,308 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 72,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,460 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 55,728 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 55,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,700 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WK59 WKF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK59 WKF registered?

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

Is WK59 WKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK59 WKF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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