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LR09 DWD

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,689 mi
Last recorded83,689 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 DWD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 83,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Park brake lever has excess travel before brake operates. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,155 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,519 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sat nav holder. (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stone chips to windscreen.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,927 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,889 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 46,072 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 40,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,900 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,901 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,333 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,417 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,659 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,051 miles

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

steering lock inoprotive

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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LR09 DWD is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR09 DWD, 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 LR09 DWD registered?

LR09 DWD is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is LR09 DWD safe to buy?

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