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LB05 EYK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,884 mi
Last recorded38,884 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 EYK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 36,622 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 36,622 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,260 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,403 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,500 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,909 miles

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 EYK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EYK, 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 EYK registered?

LB05 EYK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 EYK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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