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EO59 LTU

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 LTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,574 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 76,916 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front cv boots slight leakage from retaining clip area

low reserve travel on handbrake

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,592 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 73,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,248 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,417 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,983 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,463 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,229 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,538 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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EO59 LTU is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EO59 LTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO59 LTU?

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What year was EO59 LTU registered?

EO59 LTU is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is EO59 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 LTU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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