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LD56 WBJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,412 mi
Last recorded161,412 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 WBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 161,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f seat belt anchorage casing broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 156,121 miles

PAS very stiff at idle becomes lighter when rpm increased

Fail 23 Sep 2016 156,095 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PAS very stiff at idle becomes lighter when rpm increased

Pass 2 Sep 2015 152,482 miles

front subframe bushes have more than usual movement in

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 147,666 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear bar indicators

rear silencer deterioated

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear sudpension joints

Pass 16 Sep 2013 142,531 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 119,917 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,787 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,360 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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LD56 WBJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LD56 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

LD56 WBJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LD56 WBJ safe to buy?

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