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LB05 SXN

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,542 mi
Last recorded170,542 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SXN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 170,542 miles

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

slight play offside rear suspension

Fail 27 Feb 2019 170,542 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play offside rear suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2018 152,297 miles

front tyres close to the legal limit

poor beam image to both headlamps

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Mar 2017 134,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 107,061 miles

Front tyres worn...

Fail 14 Aug 2015 107,061 miles

Front tyres worn...

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 96,240 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 96,240 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,180 miles

Hand brake intermitant readings

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,710 miles

Slight play n/s/r top suspension joint.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 55,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,102 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 SXN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

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

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