2005 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · LB05 XMZ
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 94,316 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB05 XMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 94,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB05 XMZ 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 XMZ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Inner Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damaged / bend (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”.
LB05 XMZ Mileage History
- 08/08/202275,239 mi
- 07/08/202377,664 mi+2,425 mi
- 17/08/202377,682 mi+18 mi
- 12/08/202481,995 mi+4,313 mi
- 11/08/202594,316 mi+12,321 mi
Average of roughly 6,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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