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WJ09 LVM

2009 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,406 mi
Last recorded89,406 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 89,406 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

small chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2024 86,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,945 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,337 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,161 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all four tyres perishing

park brake travel high

Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,180 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre out of shape, inner edge 1.6mm. (strong advise)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,137 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,437 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,171 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,200 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 12,275 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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WJ09 LVM 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 93.8%.

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 WJ09 LVM, 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 WJ09 LVM registered?

WJ09 LVM is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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