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LB05 XJV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,761 mi
Last recorded134,761 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 XJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 134,761 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 123,170 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 123,165 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 115,153 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 115,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,777 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,440 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,367 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 27,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 XJV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc 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 XJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB05 XJV registered?

LB05 XJV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is LB05 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 XJV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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