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LT09 USL

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,958 mi
Last recorded73,958 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 USL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 73,958 miles

all steering and suspension components corroding

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2025 72,334 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,976 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 70,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 66,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,715 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,689 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

deep cuts & damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2015 29,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

deep cuts & damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,880 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 15,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads are worn to legal limit

o/s front tyre is very worn and has a cut on sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 10,698 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 USL is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

LT09 USL is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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