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LB06 VMC

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,513 mi
Last recorded115,513 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 VMC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,513 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 115,513 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,122 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,190 miles

front tyres worn

nearside rear parking brake return spring broke

nearside rear upper rose bush deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,304 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,577 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 68,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,459 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp levelling malfunction light on. rfr from april/may 2012

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,602 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 41,954 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 29,067 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 VMC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

LB06 VMC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2006.

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