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LD06 HZR

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,917 mi
Last recorded177,917 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 HZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 177,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 168,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 160,232 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 150,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 143,810 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension arms corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 137,199 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 137,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 125,235 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 125,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.50 - 2.41 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,872 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 108,745 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 97,830 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,830 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 89,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 89,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 76,329 miles

n/s rear tyre slight out of shape

o/s rear tyre slight out o0f shape

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 May 2013 76,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front discs are in poor condition

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

o/s front tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

rear discs are in poor condition

rear pads are getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,549 miles

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,022 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyres cracking & stepping on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,947 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,430 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 25,430 miles

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) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HZR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HZR, 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 HZR registered?

LD06 HZR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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