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LJ59 TWK

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,614 mi
Last recorded137,614 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 TWK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 137,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit at 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

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

Rear exhaust rusty

low engine oil level

Fail 25 Feb 2021 137,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit at 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

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

Rear exhaust rusty

low engine oil level

Pass 25 Nov 2019 127,626 miles

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 112,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 99,061 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,701 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,827 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front Brake pads starting to get low

slight wear on both front Brake discs

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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LJ59 TWK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ59 TWK, 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 LJ59 TWK registered?

LJ59 TWK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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