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LC06 GWE

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,918 mi
Last recorded146,918 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 GWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 146,918 miles

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

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

oil/coolant around engine no obvious leaks

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 143,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,076 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Fail 6 Mar 2018 136,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 127,018 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN BADLY CORRODED

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 11 Mar 2017 127,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working INTERMITTANT WITH A TAP (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN BADLY CORRODED

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 1 Apr 2016 119,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake discs inner faces deteriorating

nearside rear hub upper and lower bushes have slight play

oil leak

rear brake discs deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2016 119,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake discs inner faces deteriorating

nearside rear hub upper and lower bushes have slight play

oil leak

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,991 miles

exhaust back corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 111,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust back corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded

surface corosion on front lower suspension arms

Fail 24 Mar 2014 104,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded

surface corosion on front lower suspension arms

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,017 miles

nearside rear top suspension arm outer bush has slight movement

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,801 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,151 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 46,147 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LC06 GWE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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