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YX59 XJF

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,451 mi
Last recorded181,451 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 181,451 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jun 2025 170,921 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2024 163,353 miles

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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 156,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 153,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 153,639 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 140,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,247 miles

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 131,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 128,566 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2019 119,813 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 119,813 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,040 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,847 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

throttle pedal stiff but not sticking

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,417 miles

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)

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 XJF 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 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 YX59 XJF, 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 YX59 XJF registered?

YX59 XJF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YX59 XJF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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