MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front repeator lens damaged
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front repeator lens damaged
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cut in n/side rear tyre but not down to cords
rear silencer condition poor
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
cut in n/side rear tyre but not down to cords
rear silencer condition poor
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R & O/S/F tyres getting low on tread
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F & N/S/R on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parking brake lever travel high, but still has reserve travel
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LB05 SXV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?
LB05 SXV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 July 2005.
Is LB05 SXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LB05 SXV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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