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LB06 RWU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,604 mi
Last recorded201,604 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 RWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 201,604 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 201,596 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 190,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 130,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2017 179,020 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 165,294 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 165,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 147,075 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 147,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 125,978 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

o/s handbrake cable support rubber broken

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 May 2013 110,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside handbrake cable support mounting broken

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 May 2013 110,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

offside handbrake cable support mounting broken

offside washer jet partial blockage

offside wierblade starting to split

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2012 92,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 79,617 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 79,617 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 64,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,910 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 RWU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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