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LB05 SOH

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,604 mi
Last recorded105,604 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SOH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 105,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 105,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 99,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,686 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 96,646 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,190 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe Repair Covered In Underseal. Unable to test thickness of Repair.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 92,182 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 91,195 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes oiled and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front fogs lights inop

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 88,835 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes oiled and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front fogs lights inop

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,325 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,983 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,068 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,373 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,334 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 65,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,774 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,098 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,583 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 SOH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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