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LB56 DVL

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,158 mi
Last recorded112,158 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 DVL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 112,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 107,918 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,963 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,118 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 96,118 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,085 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,809 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 77,523 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED/ SPLIT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC OUTER EDGE CORRODED /LIPPED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,784 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,814 miles

Advise front brake discs lipped.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,028 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,728 miles

Offside Front 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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LB56 DVL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 LB56 DVL, 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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LB56 DVL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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