2005 Saab 9-5 2.2L Diesel · LB05 XKD
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 239,508 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LB05 XKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2023
- 239,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LB05 XKD Mileage History
- 26/10/2021230,824 mi
- 28/10/2021230,824 mi
- 07/10/2022238,424 mi+7,600 mi
- 26/10/2023239,508 mi+1,084 mi
- 23/11/2023239,508 mi
Average of roughly 4,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB05 XKD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-5 (LB05 XKD) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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