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FE59 DPF

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,223 mi
Last recorded140,223 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 DPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 140,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 140,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 134,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 119,082 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 119,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 109,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,739 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 40mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,574 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,539 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,760 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 79,760 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 53,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,957 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FE59 DPF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE59 DPF, 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 FE59 DPF registered?

FE59 DPF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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