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LD06 DLU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,173 mi
Last recorded124,173 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 124,173 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH AS MARKED STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH AS MARKED STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AS MARKED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AS MARKED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 97,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AS MARKED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AS MARKED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,539 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,957 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,495 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 80,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,874 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,333 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 42,333 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,236 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 37,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,887 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 35,887 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,658 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 29,652 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres not in a good condition need replacing

nearside rear tyre perishing

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 DLU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD06 DLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD06 DLU registered?

LD06 DLU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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