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LA05 CNJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,994 mi
Last recorded72,994 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,004 miles

EML displayed.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,655 miles

Nearside Rear Upper slight play in suspension bush

both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

engine management light displayed

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,698 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box deteriated.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 59,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,224 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 58,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,018 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 55,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,816 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,396 miles

parking brake lever travel high

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 CNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CNJ, 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 CNJ registered?

LA05 CNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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