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LA05 KBO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,999 mi
Last recorded88,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 KBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 88,999 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 78,248 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,969 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,564 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 72,607 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,600 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 61,221 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

mil light on.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,771 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,098 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre has a large cut in the outer wall, no chords exposed

Nearside rear tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 38,072 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,742 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 29,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,325 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 21,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KBO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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