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LB06 VJN

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,103 mi
Last recorded138,103 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 138,103 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 11 May 2019 138,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 May 2018 132,170 miles

oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light missing

cover fitted sill cover fitted

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s & n/s rear trunnions - slight play.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 132,169 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge - no tread (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil leak - Mot failure w.e.f May 2018

Headlight adjuster faulty (warning on dash) Failure w.e.f May 2018

Wipers poor

o/s & n/s rear trunnions - slight play.

Bonnet safety catch seized/inoperative

Pass 19 Apr 2017 129,369 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front has cut in out side wall

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 129,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front has cut in out side wall

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 129,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 121,925 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 115,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 115,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,821 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 104,821 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,275 miles

slight play offside anti roll bar link

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 VJN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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