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AK09 LKA

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,467 mi
Last recorded104,467 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 LKA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 104,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 100,671 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, brake pipes and exhaust

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 100,671 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, brake pipes and exhaust

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Handbrake lever return spring missing

Offside Handbrake lever stuck forward

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelamp, bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,304 miles

General underbody corrosion including suspension and brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,916 miles

corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,421 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and split in tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,310 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and suspension

Fail 11 Mar 2019 79,310 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and suspension

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,093 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,712 miles

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Fail 8 Mar 2017 66,712 miles

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,269 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,111 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 47,047 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,664 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,311 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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AK09 LKA is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK09 LKA, 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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AK09 LKA is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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