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LB05 OSV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,456 mi
Last recorded130,456 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 130,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens not clear, needs polishing (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect same as above. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 124,045 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 124,045 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 123,291 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes @ both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front too rear at rear of floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,745 miles

front both tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,900 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,470 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on edge

Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak on water feed and return pipe to turbo.(Pink Staining)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 55,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak on water feed and return pipe to turbo.(Pink Staining)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,080 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,751 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 31,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 OSV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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