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LB05 HRX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,728 mi
Last recorded73,728 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,728 miles

Rear exhaust box peeling

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,941 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,805 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,884 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,096 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 60,906 miles

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,013 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES PERISHING

REAR TYRES 3MM

Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 41,963 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,065 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,750 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 19,750 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 HRX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HRX, 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 HRX registered?

LB05 HRX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is LB05 HRX safe to buy?

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