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LC06 YVN

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,699 mi
Last recorded160,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 YVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 160,699 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2023 150,191 miles

exhaust rusty

suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 135,419 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs corroded

underside rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2021 118,448 miles

rear discs poor

underside rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,301 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

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

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

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2020 103,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

E.M.L on

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

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

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

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

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2015 97,357 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Rear Brake Discs Worn And Scored

Rear Brake Pads Wearing Low

Fail 20 Jun 2015 96,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Rear Brake Discs Worn And Scored

Rear Brake Pads Wearing Low

Pass 28 Jun 2014 86,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 76,750 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 54,128 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2010 42,960 miles
Fail 23 May 2010 42,914 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

see checklist 44587

Pass 12 May 2009 29,415 miles

Hanbrake travel very high

Slice to the nearside rear tyre not to cords

engine undertray hanging down

tow bar hitch not fitted at time of test

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 YVN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YVN, 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 YVN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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