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LB05 HSX

2005 Saab 93

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,452 mi
Last recorded222,452 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9387,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HSX
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 222,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 222,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 193,716 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 193,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 179,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 156,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 134,615 miles

air freshner in the front screen removed

Pass 29 Mar 2013 125,503 miles

1. Emission good

Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 109,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 100,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,741 miles

slight play osf steering arm

Fail 15 Mar 2009 84,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,223 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 64,223 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

front and rear pads appear low

nearside front tyre worn close to limit 2mm

offside front tyre tread low 3mm

outer sills covered

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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LB05 HSX is a 2005 Saab 93 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 87,233 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB05 HSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB05 HSX is a 2005 Saab 93, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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