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LS09 LXL

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,361 mi
Last recorded141,361 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 141,361 miles

Offside Front osf wheel arch liner insecure.

Pass 23 Jun 2025 133,436 miles

Exhaust box skin corroded rear

Pass 14 Jun 2024 125,801 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,039 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 112,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 105,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 102,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,501 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 94,072 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 94,072 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power Steering Pipe Adrift(front)

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,074 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,624 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer caseing in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,485 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,485 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,010 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 77,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Both front wiper blades smearing

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,988 miles

inner 1/4 of each rear tyre becoming out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,940 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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LS09 LXL is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LS09 LXL, 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 LS09 LXL registered?

LS09 LXL is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LS09 LXL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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