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LE06 BZL

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,611 mi
Last recorded131,611 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 131,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 128,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 123,907 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s and n/s (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,165 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,017 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear box deteriorated

slight bodywork damage

Fail 28 Nov 2014 103,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside rear slightly out of shape & worn on inner edge

slight bodywork damage

Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2013 88,125 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,225 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,622 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 68,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,714 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,496 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 34,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BZL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LE06 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

LE06 BZL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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