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WL59 BFM

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,376 mi
Last recorded82,376 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 BFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 82,376 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 52,844 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 46,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 44,426 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 34,490 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,483 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,626 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 31,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 30,633 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven and small nail in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2017 27,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,700 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 20,811 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 20,807 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 17,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,084 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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WL59 BFM is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WL59 BFM, 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 WL59 BFM registered?

WL59 BFM is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is WL59 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 BFM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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