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EX05 LPV

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

166,252 mi
Last recorded166,252 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 166,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 159,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 15 Oct 2022 153,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 146,741 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 146,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cut to cords close together (not repairable) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,749 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 138,746 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,313 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 125,294 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 125,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust detearated

eml lamp on

headlamp leveling lamp on

Pass 18 Aug 2017 123,112 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2017 123,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,843 miles

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2016 115,842 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,703 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre side wall damaged but no cords or bulges

offside front fog light lense smashed

Fail 20 Jul 2015 103,702 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre side wall damaged but no cords or bulges

offside front fog light lense smashed

Pass 2 Aug 2014 92,878 miles

rear exhaust system corrodrd

Fail 2 Aug 2014 92,878 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system corrodrd

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,630 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 13 Jul 2012 58,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,203 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 50,203 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 42,971 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)

Fail 11 May 2009 33,758 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 11 May 2009 33,758 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,869 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 LPV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

EX05 LPV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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