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LB05 ORS

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,112 mi
Last recorded119,112 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ORS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 119,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak via engine ()

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,313 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 117,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2015 113,705 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 110,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, advanced ar rear

nsf foglamp lens cracked

osf rear view mirror glass cracked

osr tyre worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,266 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, advanced ar rear

nsf foglamp lens cracked

osf rear view mirror glass cracked

osr tyre worn low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,502 miles

exhaust rear corroded

o/s mirror glass cracked

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2012 91,691 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2012 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

os / ns wipers in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2010 91,023 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,835 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 54,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,041 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 ORS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

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

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