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LC55 ZYU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,982 mi
Last recorded129,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 ZYU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 129,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside door mirror deteriorated

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

exhaust very rusty but not blowing

Pass 9 Feb 2018 124,398 miles

Central exhaust rusty but not blowing

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear exahust rusty but not blowing

Fail 3 Feb 2018 124,333 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust rusty but not blowing

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear exahust rusty but not blowing

Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 106,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,091 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,038 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,554 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 49,554 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,597 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,410 miles

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 ZYU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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