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LB06 ZXF

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,650 mi
Last recorded131,650 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 131,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 130,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine damp with oil

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 128,708 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 124,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower 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))

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

surface rust underneath vehicle on chassis and components

Pass 31 May 2022 119,575 miles

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

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 114,800 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 114,800 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 110,485 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 105,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around bottom of engine and subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust casing rusting

Pass 29 May 2018 98,150 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 98,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 89,383 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 83,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,851 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,004 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre tread is perished

Pass 9 Jun 2012 57,022 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2011 50,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Near-side front wiper blade split

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 43,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Near-side front wiper blade split

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,841 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 33,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZXF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

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

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