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BD55 LZV

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,019 mi
Last recorded149,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LZV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 149,019 miles

CHILD SEAT IN NSR RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST FRONT/CAT

Fail 11 Jul 2017 149,015 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH SIDE LENSES FADED (1.8.A.1b)

CHILD SEAT IN NSR RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST FRONT/CAT

Pass 15 Jul 2016 143,563 miles

BAD OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED

CHILD SEAT IN NSR RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION

FRONT EXHAUST CATALYTIC CONVERT COVERED IN ENGINE OIL

Fail 14 Jul 2016 143,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam NS (1.7.5a)

BAD OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED

CHILD SEAT IN NSR RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION

Pass 14 Jul 2015 133,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 133,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 132,979 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,139 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 114,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 93,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,746 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 81,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,755 miles

TYRE n/s/r small cut in sidewall

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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BD55 LZV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 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 BD55 LZV, 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 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD55 LZV registered?

BD55 LZV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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