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VO09 LFH

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

227,138 mi
Last recorded227,138 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 LFH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 227,138 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 223,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 215,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 194,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 194,649 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 168,120 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 148,307 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,918 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,503 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,980 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,960 miles

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

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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VO09 LFH is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VO09 LFH, 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 VO09 LFH registered?

VO09 LFH is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is VO09 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO09 LFH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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