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LB06 HFL

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,841 mi
Last recorded100,841 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,518 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Slightly in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Front wipers are slightly smeary

Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust casing is very corroded

Rear sills are showing signs of corrosion under plastic covers

Rear sub frame mounting washers and bolts are very corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 98,514 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Slightly in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Front wipers are slightly smeary

Os rear inner side light is slightly dim

Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust casing is very corroded

Rear sills are showing signs of corrosion under plastic covers

Rear sub frame mounting washers and bolts are very corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front sub frame bushes are perishing and have slight movement

Rear box casing is corroded

Rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust casing is very corroded

Rear shock absorber casings are corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,737 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear subframe mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,103 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 78,102 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,184 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,600 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,555 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
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LB06 HFL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB06 HFL, 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 HFL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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