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LG59 VEX

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,105 mi
Last recorded127,105 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 VEX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 127,105 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake return spring missing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 123,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe not adequately supported to subframe. pipe has movement when steering is operated

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,453 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 114,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 113,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission pipes corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 108,653 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,104 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,456 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 94,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 83,986 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,300 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 75,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,393 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,358 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,873 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear number plate security poor

rear tyres 2.5mm tread and two nails in n/s/r

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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LG59 VEX is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG59 VEX, 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 LG59 VEX registered?

LG59 VEX is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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