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LB05 SXE

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,385 mi
Last recorded80,385 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,385 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,385 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

check engine lamp non

Fail 24 Feb 2017 74,132 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

check engine lamp non

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,647 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 64,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,751 miles

check engine lamp on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,881 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,371 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,385 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 SXE 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 76.9%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

LB05 SXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is LB05 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 SXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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