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LB06 HGO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,572 mi
Last recorded85,572 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,572 miles

Nearside Front mirror damage

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 85,568 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror damage

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,649 miles

Nearside Front mirror damage

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 82,649 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front mirror damage

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Mirror glass broken

Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Mirror glass broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,227 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 74,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,216 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 67,216 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,279 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 49,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,788 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 33,014 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,768 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 HGO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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