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LB56 NBY

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,176 mi
Last recorded76,176 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 NBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,176 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have minor inner and outer edge wear and are starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 73,227 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump nut, oil filter, rocker box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box/tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,559 miles

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Fail 16 Nov 2017 64,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,787 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,611 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,562 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,273 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 54,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,099 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,314 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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LB56 NBY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

LB56 NBY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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