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Used 2009 Vauxhall Insignia for sale
Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTI EXCLUSIVE 157BHP 5DR
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€2,450
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 17 years old and 252,640 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The first‑generation Insignia (launched 2008) commonly came as a five‑door liftback, saloon or estate; the diesel manual is usually the 1.9/2.0 CDTi engines — torquey and economical but fitted with a DPF and EGR. These diesels cope well with long runs but can suffer blocked DPFs and soot build‑up if mainly used for short trips; turbo, injectors and EGR cleaning are common maintenance items. Parts are widely available in Ireland and routine servicing is straightforward, but older Insignias depreciate fairly quickly compared with rivals.
- DPF condition and recent regeneration history — signs of frequent short trips or forced DPF cleaning
- EGR valve and intake for heavy soot build‑up which causes rough idling and loss of power
- Turbo operation: check for boost pressure, whine, blue/black smoke on acceleration and oil leaks around turbo
- Clutch feel and engagement (slipping or judder common on high‑mileage manuals) and gearbox synchromesh when changing gears
- Underbody and rear subframe/wheelarch corrosion — look for localised rust where suspension mounts and exhaust hangers attach
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Lovely driving car in immaculate condition, ideal as a run-around. Recently serviced and comes with a service history. Timing belt replaced at 124 mls. New NCT valid until October 2026. New rear brakes (one caliper). New front suspension bushes and rear wheel bearing replaced. Well looked after.