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LA05 EYL

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,164 mi
Last recorded91,164 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 91,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,894 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,545 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,058 miles

Exhaust rear silencer out skin corroded

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 75,058 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer out skin corroded

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 71,571 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 67,464 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but secure.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 67,464 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but secure.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,058 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,479 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,254 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,122 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 52,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,046 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,919 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,609 miles

both front tyres low on outer egdes

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,158 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,129 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both nearside tyres damaged sidewalls

Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,782 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES WORN ON OUTER SIDEWALLS AND CRACKED

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 EYL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

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

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