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LB06 RXK

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,403 mi
Last recorded171,403 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 RXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 171,403 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 169,520 miles

General under body corrosion .

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,541 miles

General under body corrosion .

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Suspension arms corroded (all)

Pass 26 Jun 2019 166,124 miles

All suspension arms and shock absorbers are corroded but not to excess

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear flexi brake hoses rusted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine under trays fitted and obscuring in veiw

Exhaust system corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 31 May 2018 163,886 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 160,458 miles

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

brake fluid level getting low

Fail 9 Jun 2017 160,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 157,315 miles

brake pads appear to be getting low on all four corners

Fail 10 Jun 2016 157,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight been image not visible very dull illumination (1.8.A.1b)

brake pads appear to be getting low on all four corners

Pass 30 Jun 2015 153,299 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake pads are about half worn

N/S headlamp washer is not working

The central 3/4 of the front tyres are worn to 3mm

Washel fluid level sensor is not working correctly

Fail 30 Jun 2015 153,299 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake pads are about half worn

N/S headlamp washer is not working

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

The central 3/4 of the front tyres are worn to 3mm

Washel fluid level sensor is not working correctly

Pass 4 Nov 2014 148,800 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 130,240 miles

Brake fluid is contaminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Recomend Camshaft Drive belt and water pump replacement every 40,000 miles

Service is overdue

Fail 23 Nov 2013 130,240 miles

Brake fluid is contaminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Recomend Camshaft Drive belt and water pump replacement every 40,000 miles

Service is overdue

Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,485 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 104,350 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 104,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 65,943 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT TO THE SIDEWALL, CORDS NOT EXPOSED.

Fail 20 May 2009 65,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT TO THE SIDEWALL, CORDS NOT EXPOSED.

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 RXK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

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

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