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LB05 EYJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 EYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,725 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 90,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 85,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/ &O/S REAR TYRES DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALLS

Nail in rear tyre

rear exhaust poor not leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2013 85,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/ &O/S REAR TYRES DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALLS

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust poor not leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2012 80,548 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,217 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION BECOMING WEAK / DETERIORATED / POSS SLIGHT PIN HOLE BLOW STARTING TO DEVELOP

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,331 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 63,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2008 56,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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 EYJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB05 EYJ registered?

LB05 EYJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is LB05 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 EYJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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