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LB05 SUX

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,798 mi
Last recorded158,798 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 158,798 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play in both rear top suspension bushes

Fail 21 Jun 2014 158,798 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play in both rear top suspension bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2013 135,859 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 135,859 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded badly

Pass 2 Jun 2012 116,088 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

rear pads wearing low

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2012 116,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heavy engine oil leaks

rear pads wearing low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 101,707 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 101,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 91,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheel inner rims damaged

brake related warning lamps illuminated on dash

difficult to inspect front brake pads without dismantling-worn close to minimum specifications

movement in front sub-frame bushes

offside rear tyre slightly feathered

Fail 21 May 2010 91,497 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheel inner rims damaged

brake related warning lamps illuminated on dash

difficult to inspect front brake pads without dismantling-worn close to minimum specifications

movement in front sub-frame bushes

offside rear tyre slightly feathered

Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 14 Mar 2009 58,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,735 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 SUX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

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

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