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LB05 HUP

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,850 mi
Last recorded143,850 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HUP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 143,850 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 20 Feb 2023 143,850 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 28 Feb 2022 140,609 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all rigid brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust deteriated

Fail 25 Feb 2022 140,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all rigid brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2021 137,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 134,570 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 130,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2018 126,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,890 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,574 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 114,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 111,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 107,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 103,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 103,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 99,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 95,661 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 86,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,797 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 HUP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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