MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear wheels bearings have slight play
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
exhaust back box outer skin corrdoed
headlights are slightly misty
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge
both rear tyres getting very low inner and outer edges
exhaust system corroding and deterioating
front brake discs lipped
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA05 CLF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LA05 CLF, 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 CLF registered?
LA05 CLF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 August 2005.
Is LA05 CLF safe to buy?
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