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DA55 LPC

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,750 mi
Last recorded93,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 LPC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 93,750 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounts/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches corroded,covers fitted cant see complete area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skins corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,036 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,145 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,719 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 78,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2020 73,002 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 73,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,746 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 62,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,874 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 54,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,862 miles

Nearside Mirror cover insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre low tred 2mm

Nearside Rear Wheel slight binding

Fail 31 Dec 2015 52,859 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Mirror cover insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre low tred 2mm

Nearside Rear Wheel slight binding

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,995 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,189 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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DA55 LPC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DA55 LPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA55 LPC registered?

DA55 LPC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is DA55 LPC safe to buy?

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