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SB05 CAB

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,750 mi
Last recorded76,750 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 CAB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 76,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 75,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,433 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,443 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,091 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,079 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,489 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,541 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in wall

offside front tyre has a cut in wall

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,541 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in wall

offside front tyre has a cut in wall

Fail 25 Mar 2016 61,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust rear silencers corroded and deteriorated

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 58,871 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,731 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 47,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,433 miles

Rear brake disc's are worn and corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,573 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 39,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,779 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,690 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,541 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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SB05 CAB is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB05 CAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SB05 CAB registered?

SB05 CAB is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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