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LA55 DGZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,397 mi
Last recorded141,397 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 DGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2019 141,397 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Boost pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded N/S/F , O/S/F , N/S/R , O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

N/S/F Main beam pattern defective, but working.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering metal pressure pipes very corroded.

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels slightly buckled & Corroded. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 136,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 136,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front 2 Rear brake pipes (central of Vehicle) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 133,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle Rose Bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front 2 Rear brake pipes (central of Vehicle) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just met requirements - (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,716 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,536 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,516 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 98,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,117 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,823 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 78,823 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2011 70,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 70,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,047 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 53,038 miles

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

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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LA55 DGZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LA55 DGZ, 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 LA55 DGZ registered?

LA55 DGZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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