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LB05 OOG

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,210 mi
Last recorded129,210 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 OOG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 129,210 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2018 129,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2017 117,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,434 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exaust rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,659 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 89,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,500 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,413 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 65,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,009 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 41,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 33,610 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 OOG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OOG, 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 OOG registered?

LB05 OOG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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