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GJ09 LHV

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,539 mi
Last recorded113,539 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 LHV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 113,539 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,814 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 108,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,648 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,509 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,829 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 85,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,230 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

enging m/light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,055 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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GJ09 LHV 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 76.9%.

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 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 GJ09 LHV, 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 GJ09 LHV registered?

GJ09 LHV is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 LHV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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