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EX05 LRV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,035 mi
Last recorded160,035 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 160,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Oct 2019 160,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 157,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 155,717 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 155,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 142,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 131,507 miles

nearside headlight deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2014 128,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perished/ sidewall damaged/ wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jun 2014 128,439 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perished/ sidewall damaged/ wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2013 124,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 116,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 108,187 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 108,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,209 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,191 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LRV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

EX05 LRV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EX05 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LRV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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