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LB55 YFN

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,628 mi
Last recorded110,628 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 YFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,628 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 110,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 105,214 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,391 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,236 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm and worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2014 100,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres at 3mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,158 miles

e,m,l on

exhaust corroded

fan belt tensioner noisy

front tyres worn

play in rear hub bushes

rear tyre treads stepped

Fail 29 Nov 2013 88,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

e,m,l on

exhaust corroded

fan belt tensioner noisy

front tyres worn

play in rear hub bushes

rear tyre treads stepped

Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,327 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damage

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing low and bald on outer edges

lumpy on idle

oil level low

reverse light inop

service light on

Fail 3 Nov 2012 74,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damage

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing low and bald on outer edges

lumpy on idle

oil level low

reverse light inop

service light on

Pass 5 Nov 2011 61,046 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 61,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 49,344 miles

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

Front wipers split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perished, worn on edges and 2mm tread

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 49,344 miles

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

Front wipers split

Nearside front tyre perished, worn on edges and 2mm tread

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,921 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LB55 YFN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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