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L55 BVA

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,916 mi
Last recorded128,916 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 BVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 128,916 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 124,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 123,160 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 118,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 113,776 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 104,467 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 77,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,867 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 31,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L55 BVA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L55 BVA, 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 L55 BVA registered?

L55 BVA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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