Need another installation disk

Dear Fellow Mac users,
I cannot find the installation disk that came with my MBP. Unfortunately my HD is corrupt and requires repair. I cannot proceed to repair it without an installation disk that came with my MBP.
I need answers to the following questions:
Can I create an installation disk using a DVD from my MBP?
If yes, then how do I do it?
If no, then how do I get another installation disk?
My Hardware overview:
Model Name:          MacBook Pro
Model Identifier:          MacBookPro5,5
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2.53 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          3 MB
Memory:          4 GB
Bus Speed:          1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version:          MBP55.00AC.B03
SMC Version (system):          1.47f2
My software overview:
System Version:          Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549)
Kernel Version:          Darwin 10.8.0
Boot Volume:          Macintosh HD
Boot Mode:          Normal
Thanks in advance for your response.
Chike

The DVDs that came with your computer have got a special Mac OS X version that can only be used with your computer.
You have a Mid 2009 MacBook Pro that originally came with Mac OS X Leopard. As you upgraded to Snow Leopard, you can use the Snow Leopard DVD to reinstall OS X. If your computer already came with Snow Leopard, you can use the Snow Leopard retail DVD > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
If you want the second OS X DVD too, call Apple to get replacement discs > http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57 They will send you the DVDs that came with the Mac

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