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LC55 ZVY

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,262 mi
Last recorded118,262 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 ZVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,262 miles

Centre heat shield is loose

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

N/s front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

N/s rear seat belt has child seat fitted. Tested as best as possible without removing

N/s rear tyre is worn unevenly. Advised to have replaced

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

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

Rear exhaust back box has deteriroated. Advised to have replaced

Rear o/s tyre is worn unevenly

Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s brake steel pipe from the front to rear of the vehicle, above the fuel tank and to N/s rear flexible hose, is corroded in several areas. Advised to have this replaced ASAP. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s brake steel pipe from the front to rear of the vehicle, above the fuel tank and toO/s rear flexible hose, is corroded in several areas. Advised to have this replaced ASAP. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leaking

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 109,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s brake steel pipe from the front to rear of the vehicle, above the fuel tank and to N/s rear flexible hose, is corroded in several areas. Advised to have this replaced ASAP. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s brake steel pipe from the front to rear of the vehicle, above the fuel tank and toO/s rear flexible hose, is corroded in several areas. Advised to have this replaced ASAP. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leaking

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,872 miles

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

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,482 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 68,921 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,901 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 52,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,507 miles

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

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

Rear 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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LC55 ZVY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LC55 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

LC55 ZVY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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