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WV59 UAA

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,342 mi
Last recorded205,342 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 UAA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 205,342 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 204,896 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 11 Nov 2024 188,862 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 188,862 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2023 173,701 miles

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Fail 16 Nov 2023 173,571 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 7 Dec 2022 160,109 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust coroding outer skin

Fail 1 Dec 2022 159,965 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subrame ,rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust coroding outer skin

Pass 26 Nov 2021 147,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear seat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Fail 12 Nov 2021 147,265 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front centre (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear seat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 19 Nov 2020 132,600 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 132,588 miles

Brake cable damaged o/s broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 120,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,281 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight n/s rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sticker in windscreen lower section out of view

Pass 23 Nov 2017 103,666 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,807 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,156 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,901 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,848 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 52,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 UAA is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 WV59 UAA, 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 UAA registered?

WV59 UAA is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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The MOT history for WV59 UAA 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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