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LA05 FBK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,829 mi
Last recorded124,829 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FBK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 124,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 120,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 120,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,945 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 118,944 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,503 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,366 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 108,366 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 106,644 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 106,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,835 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 100,821 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 100,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,710 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Top mounts starting to seize.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 87,528 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,774 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,151 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,518 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,028 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,651 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 FBK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

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

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