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LC58 UWU

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,363 mi
Last recorded182,363 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 UWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 182,363 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 182,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 178,833 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 178,833 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 162,544 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 162,543 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 146,604 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 131,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,531 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 119,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust heat shield partially insecure (mid section)

n/s/f tyre on wear indicators

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

handbrake lever has excessive travel

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split

o/s/r tyre near wear indicators

Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,097 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever has excessive travel

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split

o/s/r tyre near wear indicators

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Handbrake requires adjustment

Nearside front outer tyre wall torn

Offside rear top suspension ball joint has slight free play

Rear middle seat belt is slow to retract

STRONG ADVISE - Front subframe bushes showing movement on steering rock check

Fail 28 Jan 2016 102,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated

Handbrake requires adjustment

Nearside front outer tyre wall torn

Offside rear top suspension ball joint has slight free play

Rear middle seat belt is slow to retract

STRONG ADVISE - Front subframe bushes showing movement on steering rock check

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 94,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,540 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 69,429 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,949 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever travel slightly long

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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LC58 UWU is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LC58 UWU, 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 LC58 UWU registered?

LC58 UWU is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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