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WJ09 LVY

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,504 mi
Last recorded156,504 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 156,504 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 156,274 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 144,665 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 144,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,514 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 127,954 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,901 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 125,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 125,568 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 123,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,439 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,681 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,901 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,239 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 LVY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

WJ09 LVY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is WJ09 LVY safe to buy?

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