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LT09 UPK

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,826 mi
Last recorded97,826 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 UPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 97,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,534 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 88,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2022 82,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,453 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 75,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,608 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,334 miles

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

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,337 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,755 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,005 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,955 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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LT09 UPK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LT09 UPK, 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 LT09 UPK registered?

LT09 UPK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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