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BF06 LNU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,592 mi
Last recorded105,592 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,592 miles

Large oil leak from engine: advise new rocker gasket

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,550 miles

Both rear lower arm bushes split

Drivers mirror glass cracked but can still see rear fine

Oil leak from engine

Play in n/s/r top arm

Slight buckle in n/s/r road wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,476 miles

Large oil leak from engine.

Rear lower arm bushes split.

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Stepping on o/s/r tyre

n/s/f fog light unit lens cracked

Pass 26 May 2011 71,730 miles

Both front tyres down to 2mm.

Both rear lower arm bushes split.

Large lip on front brake discs.

Lion panel damaged.

N/S/F fog light unit lens damaged.

N/S/R tyre worn unevenly.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 13 May 2011 71,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both front tyres down to 2mm.

Both rear lower arm bushes split.

Large lip on front brake discs.

Lion panel damaged.

N/S/F fog light unit lens damaged.

N/S/R tyre worn unevenly.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 25 May 2010 57,118 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,006 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 40,006 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
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BF06 LNU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF06 LNU, 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 BF06 LNU registered?

BF06 LNU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BF06 LNU safe to buy?

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