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LB06 LFR

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,604 mi
Last recorded47,604 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 LFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 47,604 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 46,314 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 46,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 42,026 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,198 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,314 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,284 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 38,284 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,708 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,934 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,745 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 LFR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LFR, 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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What year was LB06 LFR registered?

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

Is LB06 LFR safe to buy?

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