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LL59 EMK

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 EMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 73,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 69,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 63,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,860 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,353 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,960 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 53,788 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 53,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,343 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,525 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,777 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 19,512 miles

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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LL59 EMK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LL59 EMK, 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 LL59 EMK registered?

LL59 EMK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is LL59 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL59 EMK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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