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LC55 ZYK

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,541 mi
Last recorded75,541 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 ZYK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length brake pipes presented for re test greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 73,541 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x full length (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,491 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 67,444 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,718 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 59,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,052 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,312 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,362 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 39,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,576 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 21,168 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,927 miles

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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 ZYK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol 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 LC55 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

LC55 ZYK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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