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LD09 ACV

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,919 mi
Last recorded136,919 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ACV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 136,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,526 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 128,526 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 120,890 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Subframe Rear Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Is Corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Wheel Arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,985 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 114,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,160 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,004 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 105,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 101,259 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,533 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 92,533 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LD09 ACV is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD09 ACV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD09 ACV registered?

LD09 ACV is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is LD09 ACV safe to buy?

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