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EO59 LUA

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

202,639 mi
Last recorded202,639 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 LUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 202,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 193,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 185,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 185,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 177,987 miles

Front Subframe bushes worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stonechips

Pass 16 Nov 2021 167,984 miles

Stone chip

Pass 5 Nov 2020 161,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 142,696 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 142,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 124,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 108,437 miles

Nearside Rear upper and lower hub bushes have play

both rear tyres slightly out off shape

Fail 23 May 2017 108,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear upper and lower hub bushes have play

both rear tyres slightly out off shape

Pass 25 May 2016 85,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,457 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 13 May 2013 37,795 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,307 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 29,307 miles

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)

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

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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EO59 LUA is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LUA, 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 EO59 LUA registered?

EO59 LUA is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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