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LB06 ZWR

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,554 mi
Last recorded80,554 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ZWR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 75,373 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,954 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 68,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 64,918 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 64,259 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 64,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 64,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,849 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 60,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,580 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 56,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 51,460 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp has one bulb inoperative

nearside rear tyre has several small cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,997 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,554 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,554 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 ZWR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

LB06 ZWR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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