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LC06 VNW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,602 mi
Last recorded179,602 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 179,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainlines to rear,corroded under clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust backbox outer skin heavy corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Reverse lamp inop

Pass 22 Nov 2023 176,209 miles

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

Exhaust system is deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 174,175 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 171,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2020 167,452 miles

Nearside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Fail 11 Dec 2020 167,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Pass 9 Dec 2019 162,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 154,628 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 146,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 140,822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 128,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 10 Sep 2015 128,170 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 124,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 124,001 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,157 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,864 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,697 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,697 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both wipers blades split

Pass 27 May 2009 58,845 miles

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

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

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 VNW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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