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LB06 ZZP

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,809 mi
Last recorded131,809 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ZZP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 131,809 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper hub mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 131,803 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper hub mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 121,714 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 121,704 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Rear number plate slightly loose on o/s

Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,483 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 110,483 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,959 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 96,034 miles

Nearside nearside rear tyre inner edge distorted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner edge distorted

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2015 96,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside nearside rear tyre inner edge distorted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner edge distorted

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,268 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,034 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 57,034 miles

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

O/S Rear tyre Worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,712 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

oil leak high up on engine

Pass 27 Jun 2009 37,680 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 ZZP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

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

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