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LB05 SOJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,145 mi
Last recorded204,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 204,145 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 192,255 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (BOTH) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 192,255 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (BOTH) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (BOTH) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 178,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 156,864 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 148,959 miles

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

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

exhaust back box worn and corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 148,959 miles

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

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust back box worn and corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 127,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,956 miles

exhaust back box corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,560 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 103,560 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,389 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Jun 2010 90,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 81,819 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 81,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,999 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 SOJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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