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YG59 CHY

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 CHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 149,000 miles

Backbox Skin Corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 149,000 miles

Backbox Skin Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 137,274 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 125,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jun 2023 125,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,001 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 105,000 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 98,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,582 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre heat shield adrift

Fail 7 Jan 2020 94,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre heat shield adrift

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,721 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,365 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,391 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,029 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 34,759 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YG59 CHY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 YG59 CHY, 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 YG59 CHY registered?

YG59 CHY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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