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LB56 NFC

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,297 mi
Last recorded125,297 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 NFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 125,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,746 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 112,862 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 112,862 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,308 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2014 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silancer corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 96,743 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearsides rear tyre pressure low was 10psi now 30psi

rear exhaust silancer corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,091 miles

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

engine management warning light is on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,290 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 76,290 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 65,052 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,589 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 91,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LB56 NFC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LB56 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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