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LE06 BZW

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,985 mi
Last recorded115,985 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 115,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE EXHAUST SHIELD INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,503 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,054 miles

Exhaust badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Head lamp intensity reduced

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 116,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Head lamp intensity reduced

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced DIPPED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE SIDE WALL DETERIORATION

Fail 4 Sep 2017 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced DIPPED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE SIDE WALL DETERIORATION

Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,031 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 110,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 106,913 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,738 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,184 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 83,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,822 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,822 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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 BZW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

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

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