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LB06 RSY

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,515 mi
Last recorded84,515 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,515 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides getting rusty on metal part of brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge,perishing and has a slight cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust section has a bracket missing but held up by another bracket

Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear torque mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,979 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 63,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,192 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,180 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 58,176 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2012 58,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both rear tyre side walls cut

Front bumper insecure

Pass 23 May 2011 55,339 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 48,996 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 48,996 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 36,370 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 36,370 miles

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

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 RSY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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