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LB05 XJH

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,594 mi
Last recorded124,594 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 124,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 124,594 miles

Headlamp switch faulty headlamps do not extinguish (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,243 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 120,164 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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,361 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 96,709 miles

Oil leak

exauhst corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,835 miles

exaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2010 64,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,826 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 47,826 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 32,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,835 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 XJH 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 69.2%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

LB05 XJH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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