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EX05 LRU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,979 mi
Last recorded110,979 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LRU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2013 110,979 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 104,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,069 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,073 miles

Oil leak

drivers window regulator fault

n/s/r wheel arch slight dented

o/s headlamp washer jet missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 54,347 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 LRU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LRU, 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

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What year was EX05 LRU registered?

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

Is EX05 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LRU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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