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LB05 HTU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,246 mi
Last recorded112,246 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 112,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,113 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 106,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,364 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,097 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 100,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,246 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,650 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 84,771 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,114 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,480 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 52,511 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,511 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,741 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,713 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,266 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,307 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 HTU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

LB05 HTU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LB05 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 HTU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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