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LE06 CBY

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,545 mi
Last recorded149,545 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 149,545 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 149,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaks

Coolant leak

Exhaust system slightly blown

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 142,420 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 135,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks general vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 135,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Top rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks general vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 130,737 miles

Front subframe corroded general vehicle condition corroded on underside

Oil leaks

Rear brakedisc s corroded

Rear trailing arms bushes starting to split

Pass 21 Aug 2019 127,011 miles

Front brakepads low front brakedisc s worn Oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,373 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 120,307 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,526 miles

Oil leaks general vehicle condition corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,234 miles

Major oil leaks exhaust system corroded front tyres worn rearpads low

Fail 10 Aug 2016 111,159 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Major oil leaks exhaust system corroded front tyres worn rearpads low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 107,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,378 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,962 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,589 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,029 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 CBY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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