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LB05 HSY

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,429 mi
Last recorded143,429 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 143,429 miles

advise front tyres getting low

Fail 17 Jan 2017 143,422 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb misfitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 130,873 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE H/BRAKE APPLICATION IMBALANCED

Pass 12 Jan 2015 116,361 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,729 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,272 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 40,930 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,930 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

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 HSY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

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

Is LB05 HSY safe to buy?

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