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LB06 LDE

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,699 mi
Last recorded140,699 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 LDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 140,699 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 138,986 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 138,986 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 137,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back pipes , in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,425 miles

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

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2022 127,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear backbox corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,776 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 125,776 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 125,706 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,311 miles

body damage

Pass 1 Mar 2018 109,650 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,937 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,263 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,417 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,361 miles

front tyres low rear tyre on limit

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,684 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,682 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 71,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 58,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 36,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LDE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB06 LDE registered?

LB06 LDE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is LB06 LDE safe to buy?

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