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LG59 VHN

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,801 mi
Last recorded86,801 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 VHN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,801 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,864 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,329 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,735 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Foglamp lens cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,533 miles

o/s/f foglamp lens is cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,244 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

o/s/f foglamp cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,222 miles

Nearside Front worn uneven on inner edge

h/lamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 49,221 miles

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

Nearside Front worn uneven on inner edge

h/lamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre starting to step on inner edge

osr tyre starting to step on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,641 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,617 miles

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

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 VHN is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VHN, 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 LG59 VHN registered?

LG59 VHN is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is LG59 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 VHN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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