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EX05 LPJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,101 mi
Last recorded137,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to the ferrul

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2020 137,007 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to the ferrul

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,968 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable release spring missing

Offside Rear parking brake cable release spring missing

Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,431 miles

Battery insecure but cannot fall from carrier

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to them being coated in grease

Fail 4 Apr 2019 113,426 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but cannot fall from carrier

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to them being coated in grease

Pass 20 Apr 2018 111,138 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 107,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 107,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,054 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,378 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,270 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 87,270 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,995 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,500 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,878 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,285 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,280 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,011 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
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EX05 LPJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX05 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

EX05 LPJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is EX05 LPJ safe to buy?

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