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LB55 UTK

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,143 mi
Last recorded203,143 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 UTK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 203,143 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2015 192,333 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 192,333 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 177,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight play in both o/s/r and n/s/r upper and lower rose joints

Pass 18 Apr 2013 165,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 165,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 149,621 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 149,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 133,655 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 133,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 107,075 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 107,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 106,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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 UTK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB55 UTK, 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 LB55 UTK registered?

LB55 UTK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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