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LD06 DGX

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,850 mi
Last recorded141,850 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 DGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 141,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Washer jet misaligned, missing windscreen

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 141,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft ABS ring broken/cracked

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft ABS ring broken/cracked

Offside Washer jet misaligned, missing windscreen

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 133,448 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four outer faces (3.5.1i)

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2018 133,447 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four outer faces (3.5.1i)

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,259 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 114,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2014 106,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2013 95,768 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,963 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,277 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,585 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

blow from exhaust system.

Pass 30 May 2009 60,410 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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LD06 DGX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD06 DGX, 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 LD06 DGX registered?

LD06 DGX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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