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LD56 LFY

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 LFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,000 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,021 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,021 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

parking brake travel high

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

cuts to n/s/f tyre inner side wall cord not exposed

Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,617 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

cuts to n/s/f tyre inner side wall cord not exposed

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,833 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 50,829 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 24 Aug 2009 41,290 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

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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LD56 LFY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LD56 LFY, 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 LD56 LFY registered?

LD56 LFY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is LD56 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 LFY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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