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WP59 NFE

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,899 mi
Last recorded102,899 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 NFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 102,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 102,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,481 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 97,643 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 97,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,543 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 98,879 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 98,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,803 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,410 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,385 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,160 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 57,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,317 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 10,930 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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WP59 NFE is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WP59 NFE, 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 WP59 NFE registered?

WP59 NFE is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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