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LB05 SVE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,804 mi
Last recorded156,804 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 156,804 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine Management Light on

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cover (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Towards centre of car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Only slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 144,683 miles

Engine Management Light on

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% lens damaged (1.4.A.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 144,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine Management Light on

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% lens damaged (1.4.A.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 136,286 miles

EML keeps on.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 128,440 miles

E.M light keeps on

Engine oil slight leaking.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 128,440 miles

E.M light keeps on

Engine oil slight leaking.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 122,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 112,085 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 98,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 98,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,547 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LB05 SVE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SVE, 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 SVE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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