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VA05 LSD

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,342 mi
Last recorded136,342 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 LSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 136,342 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 135,870 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn N/S/R bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn O/S/R bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 121,683 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 121,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 116,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 116,620 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,480 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 110,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,809 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,428 miles

Advise further checks to Headlamp self leveling system to determine correct operation

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 91,932 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 83,846 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 83,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,297 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 78,293 miles

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

advise near side front tyre nearing legal limits

Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,423 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,423 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,366 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VA05 LSD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VA05 LSD, 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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VA05 LSD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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