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LG09 VJF

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,462 mi
Last recorded80,462 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 80,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,645 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 54,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,063 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Window inop

Washer fluid system has a leak

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Window inop

Washer fluid system has a leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,731 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

evidence of fuel leak at tank filter

Fail 21 Mar 2017 45,731 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

evidence of fuel leak at tank filter

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,623 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 39,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,105 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,651 miles

Both Nearside tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,210 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,673 miles

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

n/s front tyre slight sidewall damage

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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LG09 VJF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LG09 VJF, 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 LG09 VJF registered?

LG09 VJF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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