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FE59 WBO

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,495 mi
Last recorded127,495 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 WBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 127,495 miles

handbrake reqs adjustment..to much free play on handle.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 117,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 117,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 105,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,969 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 91,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly scrubbed on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,057 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort lazy (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,324 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,301 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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FE59 WBO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

FE59 WBO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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The MOT history for FE59 WBO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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