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YX59 UVB

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,677 mi
Last recorded99,677 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 UVB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 99,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 99,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 98,378 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 98,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 98,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% - nearside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear - all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all steering/suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,525 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 97,305 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake travel getting high

Pass 13 May 2021 94,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,475 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 86,441 miles

centre heat shield insecure .

Fail 12 Jun 2018 86,440 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre heat shield insecure .

Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper blade torn.

Pass 27 May 2016 74,175 miles

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust rusty.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,847 miles

Front gearbox mount wearing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,406 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YX59 UVB is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol 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 YX59 UVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX59 UVB registered?

YX59 UVB is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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