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LB05 EYF

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,355 mi
Last recorded73,355 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 EYF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,355 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,369 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 62,369 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 58,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 53,920 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 53,920 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 49,330 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 4 May 2017 49,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has scuff marks and cracks on side wall

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,310 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 49,299 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,366 miles

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

headlamps glazed up.

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,156 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes split.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,771 miles

Oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,314 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,883 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,492 miles

nearside mirror glass loose

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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LB05 EYF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LB05 EYF, 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 LB05 EYF registered?

LB05 EYF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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