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LF06 EDL

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,870 mi
Last recorded87,870 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 EDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,870 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,857 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

bottom of engine covered with oil

noise coming from fan belt side of engine

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,472 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,126 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,006 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 49,559 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 49,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 36,923 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,702 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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LF06 EDL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF06 EDL, 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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LF06 EDL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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