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LB55 YCJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,454 mi
Last recorded162,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 YCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2011 162,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 162,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 149,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside front fog light damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2010 149,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2009 127,989 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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LB55 YCJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

LB55 YCJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is LB55 YCJ safe to buy?

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