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LA05 CUV

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,745 mi
Last recorded127,745 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 127,745 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 127,745 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,358 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 112,041 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2015 107,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,042 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,535 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2014 101,535 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,133 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,134 miles

advise both rear brake disc are rusted and pitted around the top edge of the face of the disc

advise front brake pads are wearing very low

advise n/s/f brake disc has a score line around the inner face

advise o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 3 Aug 2012 93,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

advise both rear brake disc are rusted and pitted around the top edge of the face of the disc

advise front brake pads are wearing very low

advise n/s/f brake disc has a score line around the inner face

advise o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,343 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,958 miles

both rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,966 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 45,966 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 CUV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

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

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