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LB55 UHO

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,475 mi
Last recorded129,475 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 UHO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 129,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking filter joint (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded not to excess

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded not to excess

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 118,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 116,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake slow to rise 64% imbalance

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

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

Offside Rear park brake return spring missing

reverse light inop

Fail 18 Jan 2019 111,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe to turbo blowing center box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake slow to rise 64% imbalance

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

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

Offside Rear park brake return spring missing

reverse light inop

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,088 miles

advise n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,928 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,843 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,532 miles

front brake imbalance at 19%

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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LB55 UHO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB55 UHO, 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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LB55 UHO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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