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LC06 GZS

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,530 mi
Last recorded214,530 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 GZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 214,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are bald on inner edge

engine stabiliser bush is worn

Pass 2 Sep 2019 202,667 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2018 195,011 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 186,239 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp smoking internally?

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear hub carrier bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 186,239 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside headlamp smoking internally?

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear hub carrier bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 177,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2016 177,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 157,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 139,318 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 130,353 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,437 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,320 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 93,320 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 79,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,762 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,959 miles

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 GZS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

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

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