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LD56 WEK

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,521 mi
Last recorded112,521 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 WEK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,521 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 110,427 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,357 miles

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)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2016 106,357 miles

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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,306 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 102,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 91,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,069 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,363 miles

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)

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,937 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,156 miles

Nail in front tyre

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 WEK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEK, 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 WEK registered?

LD56 WEK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is LD56 WEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 WEK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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