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LE06 BZS

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,806 mi
Last recorded49,806 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 BZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 49,806 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,940 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 36,940 miles

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

n/s/f wiper worn

o/s/f bumper inscure

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,451 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 30,451 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,442 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 BZS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LE06 BZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE06 BZS registered?

LE06 BZS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 August 2006.

Is LE06 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE06 BZS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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