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LB05 EYG

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,909 mi
Last recorded102,909 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 EYG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 102,909 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,772 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 96,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,122 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,633 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 31 Jan 2015 84,237 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,646 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,916 miles

rear engine mount/gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,948 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,948 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tires almost de-void of tread on shoulders

Pass 19 Jun 2010 54,090 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 540,366 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,856 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 44,739 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tire has minor side wall damage

Fail 30 Jun 2008 36,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EYG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LB05 EYG, 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 EYG registered?

LB05 EYG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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