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LA05 CTX

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,626 mi
Last recorded105,626 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,626 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 98,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn In HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 93,071 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 91,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,374 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 85,374 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,705 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 73,149 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,671 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,798 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,214 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,200 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 41,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,493 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 CTX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

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

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