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FE59 DSZ

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,703 mi
Last recorded63,703 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 DSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 63,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust casing heat shield corroded

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 61,067 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 57,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tail exhaust heat shield corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 54,484 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s due to cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,787 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,841 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield corroded.

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 48,841 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield corroded.

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,333 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 39,745 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,197 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,131 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 26,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,965 miles

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

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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FE59 DSZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

FE59 DSZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is FE59 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 DSZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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