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LC55 UKY

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,791 mi
Last recorded173,791 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 173,791 miles

Exhaust rear section outer skin deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 169,086 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust rear section outer skin deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 169,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust rear section outer skin deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 160,717 miles

E.M.L illuminated

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 160,717 miles

Oil leak

E.M.L illuminated

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 154,213 miles

Coolant leak

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2015 154,212 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre tread lower on inner edge

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 145,393 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

enfine management warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 145,393 miles

Coolant leak

enfine management warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2013 135,951 miles

Coolant leak

E.M.L illuminated

Exhaust back box deterioated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 119,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,936 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,905 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,118 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades split

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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LC55 UKY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC55 UKY, 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 LC55 UKY registered?

LC55 UKY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is LC55 UKY safe to buy?

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