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WV59 TZY

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,134 mi
Last recorded153,134 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 TZY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 153,134 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 148,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 148,908 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 142,187 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2022 135,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front foglight lense damaged, rear of lamp in bumper

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lense cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear coilsprings corroded

exhaust silencer outer skins corroded/flaking

power steering stiff at engine idle

Fail 28 Dec 2022 135,262 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front foglight lense damaged, rear of lamp in bumper

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lense cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear coilsprings corroded

exhaust silencer outer skins corroded/flaking

power steering stiff at engine idle

Pass 30 Dec 2021 124,605 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded - not blowing

Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,064 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes out casing badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Jan 2020 113,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,697 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 88,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,828 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,841 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,977 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,215 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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WV59 TZY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WV59 TZY, 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 WV59 TZY registered?

WV59 TZY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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