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2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,804 mi
Last recorded134,804 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 134,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 134,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 132,478 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 130,941 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 130,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EXHAUST SILENCE OUTER CASING CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front fog light inoperative/ damaged

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,397 miles

Offside Front Fog light glass smashed and unit not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 123,912 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin heavy corrosion coming adrift

Fail 30 Jul 2020 123,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin heavy corrosion coming adrift

Pass 22 May 2019 121,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc to pad contact area poor

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 22 May 2019 121,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glazed over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glazed over (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake disc to pad contact area poor

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 22 May 2018 113,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front lower engine mounting worn?

rear exhaust box outer sleeving heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 105,662 miles

front lower gearbox / engine mounting bush worn

offside front fog light lens missing

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 95,394 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 88,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 82,544 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 82,542 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2013 75,443 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 69,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2011 62,528 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,645 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 44,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,715 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 CSV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CSV, 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 CSV registered?

LA05 CSV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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