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DU09 LPX

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,868 mi
Last recorded213,868 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 LPX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 213,868 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 213,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 191,599 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 191,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 167,073 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 167,073 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 145,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer spherical bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer spherical bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 145,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer spherical bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer spherical bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 121,031 miles

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms have slight play in bushes

advise o/s/r alloy wheel repaired by welding

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,674 miles

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

advise o/s/r alloy wheel has been welded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 20 Jun 2013 79,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,692 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DU09 LPX is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DU09 LPX, 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 DU09 LPX registered?

DU09 LPX is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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