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LD09 ZDL

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,637 mi
Last recorded121,637 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 121,637 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,269 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 113,959 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,971 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 89,112 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 83,411 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 83,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 74,990 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,237 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 57,447 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 57,447 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped.

advise offside front outer cv gaitor weeping grease.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both outer cv boots weeping

advise slight damage to near side rear tyre outer side wall

advise slight damage to off side rear inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,447 miles

Advise stone chips front screen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front outer cv gaitor weeping grease.

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 ZDL is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LD09 ZDL, 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 LD09 ZDL registered?

LD09 ZDL is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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