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LA05 CLX

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,575 mi
Last recorded148,575 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CLX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 148,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfunction lamp on

exhaust system deteriorated

headlamp glasses becoming glazed

Fail 30 Jun 2017 148,222 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfunction lamp on

exhaust system deteriorated

headlamp glasses becoming glazed

Pass 8 Jul 2016 131,246 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency very close to minimum requirements

play in offside suspension drop link ball joint

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2015 125,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 119,019 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 119,014 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 111,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 103,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,854 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,730 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,954 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
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LA05 CLX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CLX, 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 CLX registered?

LA05 CLX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LA05 CLX safe to buy?

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