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LB05 OPN

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,929 mi
Last recorded77,929 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,929 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 65,182 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 65,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 57,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 53,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 49,314 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 42,279 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,736 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,266 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 OPN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

LB05 OPN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is LB05 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 OPN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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