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LT09 USP

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,456 mi
Last recorded165,456 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 USP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 165,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 158,209 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 30 Jan 2024 151,227 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2024 151,218 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak possible fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2023 139,039 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 139,039 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,383 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 128,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged RELUCTOR RING CRACKED (1.6 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,520 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,294 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,581 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,923 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,210 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,429 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 USP is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 USP, 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 USP registered?

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

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