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CU06 LUT

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,899 mi
Last recorded143,899 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 LUT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 143,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 137,853 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 137,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 125,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outta bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outta bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 118,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inside side wall but not down to ply/cords

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box in pore condition

Fail 31 May 2017 118,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inside side wall but not down to ply/cords

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box in pore condition

Pass 31 May 2016 112,225 miles

idle is rough

offside rear tyre has a pucnture

Pass 29 May 2015 104,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2014 94,862 miles

slight play in upper rear suspension bushes

Fail 31 May 2014 94,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in upper rear suspension bushes

Pass 30 May 2013 88,560 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 82,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,454 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,705 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,767 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CU06 LUT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CU06 LUT, 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 CU06 LUT registered?

CU06 LUT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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