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T1 LKY

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,427 mi
Last recorded94,427 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 LKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,427 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,454 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 91,010 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 88,371 miles

washers leaking oil leak underneath corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,813 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on the front subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all exhaust system is corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 85,813 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on the front subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all exhaust system is corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,956 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil on the front sub frame (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all exhaust is corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 83,956 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil on the front sub frame (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all exhaust is corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,328 miles

Corroded underneath

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,739 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 70,739 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,810 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,912 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,347 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,892 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,765 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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T1 LKY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T1 LKY, 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 T1 LKY registered?

T1 LKY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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