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LA05 CKJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,435 mi
Last recorded96,435 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 96,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,241 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

hand brake needs adjustment

Fail 17 Sep 2018 92,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed with damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,167 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,056 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,834 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

centre heat sheild insurcure

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,675 miles

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,641 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate in poor condition

rear brake pads low and discs rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,547 miles

front tyres low on outside edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,947 miles

front number plate poor

o/s/f , n/s/f and n/s/r tyres scrubbing on outer edges

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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LA05 CKJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LA05 CKJ, 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 LA05 CKJ registered?

LA05 CKJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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