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LD56 ZPV

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,901 mi
Last recorded149,901 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 ZPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 149,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 149,901 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 132,506 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 132,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 115,356 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 115,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,314 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 96,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,847 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,772 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,856 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,785 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,112 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 ZPV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

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

Is LD56 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 ZPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD56 ZPV have outstanding finance?

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