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JLZ 5991

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

170,377 mi
Last recorded170,377 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 5991
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 170,377 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 168,362 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 167,714 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 167,285 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 166,056 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 165,107 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 163,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 156,657 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

power steering slightly stiff

Pass 13 Jun 2017 137,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,153 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,751 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 63,705 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,885 miles

rear brake discs worn

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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JLZ 5991 is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 JLZ 5991, 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 JLZ 5991 registered?

JLZ 5991 is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is JLZ 5991 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLZ 5991 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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