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LB06 RVN

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,973 mi
Last recorded62,973 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 RVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 62,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 62,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,025 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,123 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,821 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,821 miles

offside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 23 May 2014 58,081 miles

front registration plate deterioated.

nearside door & sill damaged.

Fail 14 May 2013 54,712 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate deterioated.

Pass 14 May 2013 54,712 miles

front registration plate deterioated.

Pass 4 May 2012 50,736 miles

(we recomend new front tyres are fitted a.s.a.p).

nearside & offside front tyres tread on minimum wear limit.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,616 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,831 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 RVN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RVN, 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 RVN registered?

LB06 RVN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is LB06 RVN safe to buy?

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