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EX05 LRN

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,441 mi
Last recorded95,441 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 95,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,349 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,764 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,182 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,795 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 72,793 miles

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)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,594 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,424 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,575 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,484 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,806 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)

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 LRN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LRN, 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

How do I check the history of EX05 LRN?

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What year was EX05 LRN registered?

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

Is EX05 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LRN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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