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LB06 LCO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

225,956 mi
Last recorded225,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 225,956 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 225,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 219,545 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 212,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear meatal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Osr no plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play in steering wheel as universal has slight wear (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 202,113 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 202,106 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 188,584 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 188,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 174,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 164,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low inner edge

exhaust corroded center and rear

Pass 25 May 2019 150,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 May 2019 150,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 134,172 miles

Coolant leak evidence around turbo

Gearbox mounting defective torque bar

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 May 2018 133,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak evidence around turbo

Gearbox mounting defective torque bar

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 114,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 101,205 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 101,205 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 96,318 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 31 May 2014 92,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 85,885 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,230 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 78,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 73,158 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 64,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 46,088 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 LCO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LCO, 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 LCO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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