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DY09 LGJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,460 mi
Last recorded212,460 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 212,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 204,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 197,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 189,402 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 189,401 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 181,340 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 181,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 175,338 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2019 168,741 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 158,033 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 158,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 151,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and cracking on sidewall and between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5-4mm and cracking on sidewall and between tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 143,103 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,866 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 109,359 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,925 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 93,116 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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DY09 LGJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY09 LGJ, 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 DY09 LGJ registered?

DY09 LGJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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