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EX05 LPC

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,679 mi
Last recorded164,679 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LPC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 164,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 150,838 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 150,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 145,118 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 140,525 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 127,101 miles

Oil leak

undertray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2012 127,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

undertray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2011 109,153 miles

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

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

offside rear number plate light is dim

oil level low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,325 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,706 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EX05 LPC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX05 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.

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What year was EX05 LPC registered?

EX05 LPC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LPC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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