MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine management warning lamp illuminated
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)
Rear exhaust corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both dip head lamp beam outputs are reduced
rear subframe mounting washers corroded
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking tank/filter area (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)
Rear exhaust corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both dip head lamp beam outputs are reduced
rear subframe mounting washers corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine cover and undertray fitted
plastic outer sill cover fitted
Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine cover and undertray fitted
plastic outer sill cover fitted
Nearside Front wheel rim has a welded repair
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil level low when presented top up with new to carry out emissions test safely
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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LB56 KBZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LB56 KBZ, 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 LB56 KBZ registered?
LB56 KBZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2006.
Is LB56 KBZ safe to buy?
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