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FE55 LTN

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,167 mi
Last recorded144,167 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 LTN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,167 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 141,827 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 141,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid discoloured

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 137,673 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 137,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,201 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,756 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,832 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn unevenly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 126,712 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 124,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens faded. no beam image visible. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes that run under floor heavily corroded around clips. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet. loose electrical unit. (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens faded. no beam image visible. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes that run under floor heavily corroded around clips. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,819 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,597 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,319 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,503 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 92,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,986 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 80,986 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,639 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,553 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FE55 LTN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FE55 LTN, 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 FE55 LTN registered?

FE55 LTN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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