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LC09 MXR

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,007 mi
Last recorded143,007 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 MXR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 143,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 133,697 miles

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 133,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass is dark

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside dipped beam flickers

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is dark (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 123,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass is dark

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside dipped beam flickers

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is dark (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,148 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 114,148 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,678 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip area A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 101,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip area A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,156 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is VERY heavily worn on the inner shoulder

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone 'a' under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 87,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is VERY heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone 'a' under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 73,397 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 66,002 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 66,002 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 57,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 48,723 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 31,464 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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LC09 MXR is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LC09 MXR, 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 LC09 MXR registered?

LC09 MXR is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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