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LC56 YYS

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,651 mi
Last recorded123,651 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 YYS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,951 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,214 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 117,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,110 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 115,110 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 106,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,236 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear feathered

Offside Rear feathered

Fail 27 Oct 2016 92,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear feathered

Offside Rear feathered

Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,777 miles

Both rear Tyres are feathered on the inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,806 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 70,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,217 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,989 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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LC56 YYS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC56 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

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

Is LC56 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 YYS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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