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YS09 RZY

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,611 mi
Last recorded111,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 RZY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 111,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 108,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 94,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,165 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 77,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,258 miles

Both front tyres breaking up on tread

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,087 miles

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

whine noise on engine

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,651 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 46,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,782 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 38,759 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,986 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,855 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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YS09 RZY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS09 RZY, 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 YS09 RZY registered?

YS09 RZY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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