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NL59 LMM

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,177 mi
Last recorded135,177 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 LMM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 135,177 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 135,143 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 121,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,257 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 89,381 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,890 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 78,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,027 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,464 miles

advise under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,798 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,465 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,388 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,168 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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NL59 LMM is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 NL59 LMM, 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 NL59 LMM registered?

NL59 LMM is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is NL59 LMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 LMM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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