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LB05 SVR

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,728 mi
Last recorded116,728 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,728 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,820 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,785 miles

Front headlight images poor

Rear Upper hub bushes slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2019 106,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlight images poor

Rear Upper hub bushes slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,436 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,534 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,981 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,693 miles

Front brakes 24% imbalance.

Main beam warning light not working.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 64,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brakes 24% imbalance.

Main beam warning light not working.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,334 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,639 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,151 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 21,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 SVR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

LB05 SVR is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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