MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust heat shield insecurley mounted
Major engine oil leak
Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated and indicating a fault
Exhaust heat shield insecurley mounted
Major engine oil leak
Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer braking surface pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine malfunction indicator is illuminated and indicating a fault.
Exhaust heat shield insecurely mounted.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front fog lamp unit is insecure.
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine malfunction indicator is illuminated and indicating a fault.
Exhaust heat shield insecurely mounted.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front fog lamp unit is insecure.
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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rear exhaust deteriorating
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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rear exhaust deteriorating
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder but no exposing cords
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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LB05 EYT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 EYT, 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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LB05 EYT is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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