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LR59 MWZ

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,979 mi
Last recorded66,979 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 MWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,979 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,307 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,550 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,280 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Maun front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 51,275 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear of front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Maun front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear of car (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of the front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 41,419 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 41,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyres 5 years old

Offside Rear Tyre 8 years old

Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,214 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Engine covers

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Under trays

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre has cut to sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 1 Oct 2012 14,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR59 MWZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR59 MWZ, 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 LR59 MWZ registered?

LR59 MWZ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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The MOT history for LR59 MWZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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