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BU06 LCT

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,726 mi
Last recorded140,726 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 LCT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 140,726 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 140,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,155 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 116,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDE REAR HUB PIPES ,,MARKED,, (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 102,715 miles

Centre EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 28 Apr 2016 102,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BUSH AT BOTTOM HUB (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV BOOT LEAKING (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER AREA (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BUSH AT THE BOTTOM OF HUB (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Centre EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2014 80,381 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 80,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 71,757 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2012 65,493 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 65,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,445 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 44,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,057 miles

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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BU06 LCT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU06 LCT, 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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BU06 LCT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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