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LB06 HDE

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,716 mi
Last recorded143,716 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 HDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,716 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 143,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 140,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 15 May 2019 140,843 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded COOLER PIPE (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking COOLER PIPE (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2018 134,237 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 25 May 2017 126,537 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 119,566 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 11 May 2016 119,564 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 22 May 2015 111,087 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 May 2015 111,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2014 102,928 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2013 94,330 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,723 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,978 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 65,841 miles

front tyres 2.5 to 3 mm

Fail 5 May 2010 65,841 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres 2.5 to 3 mm

Pass 11 May 2009 47,760 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven,on 2 mm and cut in side wall

o/s/r tyre 3 mm

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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LB06 HDE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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