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LB06 HCP

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,048 mi
Last recorded152,048 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 HCP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 152,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 141,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 141,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,290 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 123,349 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

slight brake bind rear

Pass 4 Jan 2014 112,785 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade us

Fail 4 Jan 2014 112,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade us

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 107,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/front wiper blade split

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

brake fluid level low

fluid/oil leak

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs in poor condition/lipped

satnav removed from windscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2011 95,398 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/front wiper blade split

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

brake fluid level low

fluid/oil leak

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs in poor condition/lipped

satnav removed from windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2010 79,003 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate starting to disapate.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,385 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LB06 HCP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 LB06 HCP, 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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LB06 HCP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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