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LC56 TLY

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,079 mi
Last recorded126,079 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 TLY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 126,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 126,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 115,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs edges

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,718 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 79,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,640 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,370 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2009 53,365 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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LC56 TLY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC56 TLY, 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 LC56 TLY registered?

LC56 TLY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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