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EX05 LRA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,847 mi
Last recorded31,847 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LRA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 31,847 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 31,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 28,959 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 23,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 23,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 23,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 23,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 23,230 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 22,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,768 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 20,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,866 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 17,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,161 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 LRA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

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

Is EX05 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LRA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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