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LA05 FBN

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,182 mi
Last recorded170,182 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 170,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 166,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 162,314 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 158,833 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 146,556 miles

n/s rear top suspension bush worn to mot limits.

n/s rear tyre worn low.

o/s rear top suspension bush worn to mot limits.

o/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm advise this be replaced a.s.a.p...

Pass 27 Sep 2012 124,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 97,677 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 73,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 57,857 miles

rear registration plate loose,nearside front pas pipe loose.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,645 miles

front discs are in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2008 43,645 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front discs are in poor condition

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 FBN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

LA05 FBN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is LA05 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 FBN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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