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LB05 SXP

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,234 mi
Last recorded94,234 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,234 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on dash

handbrake lever slightly high

oil light on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,479 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

loose wiring under car

offside front tyre bald on edges

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 84,478 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

loose wiring under car

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre bald on outter edge

offside front tyre bald on edges

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2012 84,476 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,142 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,560 miles

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,180 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 SXP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

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

Is LB05 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 SXP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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