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LS09 LYW

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,761 mi
Last recorded166,761 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LYW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 166,761 miles

Both sides front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect

Both sides rear suspension arm to body mount bushes perishing

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Rear subframe & attached components corroding

Small chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2024 162,125 miles

Both sides front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect

Both sides rear suspension arm to body mount bushes perishing

Exhaust heavily corroded

Offside front outer driveshaft cv gaiter slight leak

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Rear subframe & attached components corroding

Small chips to windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2024 162,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Both sides front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect

Both sides rear suspension arm to body mount bushes perishing

Exhaust heavily corroded

Offside front outer driveshaft cv gaiter slight leak

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Rear subframe & attached components corroding

Small chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2023 155,815 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 155,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 151,569 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 151,569 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,980 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 146,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 141,242 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 141,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 132,614 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 132,614 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 123,284 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyer

Fail 15 Jun 2016 102,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyer

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,526 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 76,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,712 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 LYW is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

LS09 LYW is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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