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LB05 XJK

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,289 mi
Last recorded96,289 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 XJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 96,289 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 96,289 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 84,220 miles

Engine warning light on

Exhaust rusted

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

bad oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,220 miles

Engine warning light on

Exhaust rusted

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear wiper blade worn

bad oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust rusted

Starter motor noise

Pass 30 Apr 2011 62,537 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2011 62,513 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,565 miles

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

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

both rear tyres almost bald on inner edges

n/s/r tyre almost bald on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,391 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 XJK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

LB05 XJK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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