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LC06 DHZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

169,444 mi
Last recorded169,444 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 DHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 169,444 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 6 Mar 2024 165,764 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 163,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 162,628 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 162,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 161,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 159,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 156,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 153,605 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 153,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 21 Mar 2016 147,907 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly inner sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2015 141,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 137,778 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 137,778 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 132,515 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 125,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 118,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 110,692 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,527 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres distorted on inner edge

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 DHZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC06 DHZ registered?

LC06 DHZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is LC06 DHZ safe to buy?

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