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LB06 RWJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,570 mi
Last recorded136,570 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 RWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 136,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2017 136,540 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 121,816 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2016 121,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 96,764 miles

engine management light on dash

exhaust deteriated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 83,237 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 40,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,289 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 29,687 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 RWJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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