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LB06 ZYX

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,919 mi
Last recorded114,919 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ZYX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,919 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE / ALSO DAMAGED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 114,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE / ALSO DAMAGED (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,396 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall slight deteriation

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

stone chip windscreen but does not restrict drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,158 miles

Advise stone chips windscreen but does not affect drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Outer Tire sidewall damage slight

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 108,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)

Advise stone chips windscreen but does not affect drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Outer Tire sidewall damage slight

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,682 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded

check engine light on

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,547 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 96,027 miles

offside rear seat belt casing broken

Fail 6 May 2014 96,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside rear seat belt casing broken

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 80,688 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 72,737 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 59,411 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,727 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 ZYX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

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

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