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L23 RJR

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,461 mi
Last recorded113,461 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 RJR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 113,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 111,671 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,793 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 110,793 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,082 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,934 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,396 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,921 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 98,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 93,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 71,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

nsf tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,395 miles

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

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

nsf tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,128 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L23 RJR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L23 RJR, 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 L23 RJR registered?

L23 RJR is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is L23 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 RJR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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