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LO52 TER

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,836 mi
Last recorded138,836 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO52 TER
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 138,836 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 124,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corrored

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 77,667 miles

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

[Rear silencer in poor condition.]

Fail 10 Feb 2022 77,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,715 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,306 miles

Emission test carried out no smoke detected

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

Rear silencer getting poor

Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,329 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,560 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 27,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,952 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 20,126 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,711 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,651 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 11,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LO52 TER is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO52 TER, 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 LO52 TER registered?

LO52 TER is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is LO52 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO52 TER shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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