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LA05 CUK

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,866 mi
Last recorded52,866 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CUK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,866 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUB FRAME REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

Fail 11 Jul 2019 52,866 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUB FRAME REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,365 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,797 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SPLIT. AND OUTER EDGE WORN

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS WEATHERED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,818 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,437 miles

Advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

Advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 40,436 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

Advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,699 miles

advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

advise front brake pads inner starting to wear low.

advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,995 miles

advise exhaust system corroded and rear box outer skin peeling away.

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs corroded.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,472 miles

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,492 miles

advise fuel filter corroded

advise rear brake discs corroded

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,432 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,298 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 CUK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

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

Is LA05 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 CUK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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