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YL09 LPP

2009 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

178,845 mi
Last recorded178,845 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 LPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 178,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 170,227 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 162,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 154,394 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 146,750 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 139,230 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 135,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 124,495 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 116,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,540 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 102,539 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 102,538 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,933 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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YL09 LPP is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 YL09 LPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL09 LPP?

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What year was YL09 LPP registered?

YL09 LPP is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is YL09 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL09 LPP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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