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BK56 LJZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,669 mi
Last recorded219,669 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 219,669 miles

4 x Tyres have slight cracking/perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various body and underbody components corroded (Arches, sills, chassis, shocks, springs, arms, subframes

Fail 5 Mar 2021 219,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

4 x Tyres have slight cracking/perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various body and underbody components corroded (Arches, sills, chassis, shocks, springs, arms, subframes

Pass 29 Jan 2020 215,537 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 215,537 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 201,233 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

exhaust backbox outta skin damaged

n/s tail lamp cracked/damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2018 187,082 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 187,082 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 172,818 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 172,818 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail lamp (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 159,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 159,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 137,032 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 137,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,799 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 120,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,489 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,633 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,978 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,204 miles

nearside wiper blade worn

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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BK56 LJZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK56 LJZ, 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 BK56 LJZ registered?

BK56 LJZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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