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LB06 HFR

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

159,952 mi
Last recorded159,952 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 HFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 159,952 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support brackets corroded and weak.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.9mm.

Offside front tyre worn down to 3.1mm.

Offside parking brake efficiency low and overall parking brake efficiency close to minimum limit.

Offside rear and nearside rear chassis rails heavily corroded above rear subframe front mounts.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner wheel arches to chassis rails heavily corroded. Unable to inspect fully with rear wheels on:- Advise further inspection.

Rear of exhaust centre silencer heavily corroded, blowing and weak.

Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in offside rear suspension lower rose joint.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 151,850 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside handbrake efficiency low.

Offside rear and nearside rear chassis rails corroding above rear subframe front mountings.

Offside rear and nearside rear dampers weeping slightly.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Signs of power steering fluid weep from pipework by offside front inner wing.

Slight blow from rear of exhaust centre silencer.

Various suspension components corroding.

Pass 11 Oct 2023 143,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,989 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,739 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 119,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,381 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 94,152 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,908 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,794 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,980 miles

fuel filter corroding

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 53,894 miles

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

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 49,565 miles

corrosion to body of fuel filter - no leaks

Pass 12 May 2010 44,520 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,059 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 HFR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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

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