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CE55 LNN

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,335 mi
Last recorded153,335 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LNN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 153,335 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 153,335 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 147,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 141,028 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 134,755 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 134,720 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,554 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 129,554 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,820 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,396 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,164 miles

inner sides of both rear alloy wheels damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2014 111,059 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

inner sides of both rear alloy wheels damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,635 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2013 101,170 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,831 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 76,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,331 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,089 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 59,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,481 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Aug 2008 59,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs slightly worn

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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CE55 LNN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE55 LNN, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE55 LNN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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