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LE06 BXW

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,536 mi
Last recorded144,536 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 BXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 144,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing/door mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

advise cleaning under side of vehicle as still same oil about

Fail 8 Sep 2021 144,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing/door mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,839 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front headlamp washers not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear bumper damage

advise rear handbrake service as low on o/s/r

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 134,797 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 133,681 miles

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired pipe (1.1.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 125,906 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake reserve travel

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 118,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,742 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,258 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,396 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 77,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,285 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,118 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,775 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 48,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,557 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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LE06 BXW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LE06 BXW, 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 LE06 BXW registered?

LE06 BXW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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