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LC06 DFJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,814 mi
Last recorded106,814 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 DFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 106,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 106,683 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 101,583 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 101,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,638 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,343 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,424 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside door mirror deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2020 78,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- surface splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- surface splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake lever travel just servicable

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,397 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and nearside. (2.7.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,143 miles

Front tyres: 225/45r17 Rear tyres: 235/45r17

Oil leak excessive ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x 2 (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded

battery cover insecure

eml light on

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,989 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,556 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 66,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,988 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,950 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,189 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,607 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 DFJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC06 DFJ, 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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LC06 DFJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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