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LA05 CLF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CLF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 151,603 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 151,603 miles

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 ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 129,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 93,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,218 miles

both rear tyres getting very low inner and outer edges

exhaust system corroding and deterioating

front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,235 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,991 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,909 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 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.

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