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LC06 DAU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,637 mi
Last recorded148,637 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 DAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 148,637 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 141,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 133,678 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 128,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner tyre edge low

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2016 128,175 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner tyre edge low

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2015 117,455 miles

oil leaks

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm bush

Fail 13 Aug 2015 117,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm bush

oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 113,834 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,221 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slight pitting and uneven wear

n/s/r tyre inner wall starting to split, no cords showing

slight movement found in n/s/r lower bush

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,439 miles

slight movement in n/s/r wheel hub

Fail 1 Oct 2012 99,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wareing low on outer edges

slight movement in n/s/r wheel hub

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,049 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 91,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 83,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LC06 DAU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC06 DAU, 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 LC06 DAU registered?

LC06 DAU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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