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LA05 CTZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,266 mi
Last recorded95,266 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,679 miles

N/S BODY DAMAGED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,569 miles

BODY DAMAGED

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,770 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides faded & deteriorated to excess (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front bumper & wing damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mounted (8.1.2a)

engine management light is on,phone holder slightly hinders drivers view.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 72,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides faded & deteriorated to excess (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front bumper & wing damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mounted (8.1.2a)

engine management light is on,phone holder slightly hinders drivers view.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,882 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2013 51,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,079 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 47,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,980 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,874 miles

advise front brake imbalance near limit 22%

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,049 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 CTZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CTZ, 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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LA05 CTZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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