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LA05 CMX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,902 mi
Last recorded123,902 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 123,902 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,735 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill in poor condition

Offside Rear outer sill in poor condition

Under body and suspension components have heavy surface rust

Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill in poor condition

Offside Rear outer sill in poor condition

Under body and suspension components have heavy surface rust

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2017 121,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 118,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,177 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

KEY FOB BATTERY REPLACE WARNING ON DASH DISPLAY

Nearside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WEAR BELOW LIMIT

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WEAR BELOW LIMIT

REAR SILENCER CORRODED / DELAMINATED BUT NOT LEAKING.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2014 105,902 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 97,777 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

malfunction indicator lite illuminated

n/s/f bumper damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,962 miles

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,871 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,831 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,974 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre 2mm inner side

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 CMX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

LA05 CMX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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