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OU06 LKJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,294 mi
Last recorded165,294 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 LKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 165,294 miles

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 165,100 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 158,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 144,318 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 133,268 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 133,071 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling switch link broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction. (inside out). (5.2.3 (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 111,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 99,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,822 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,133 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 64,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread also low on pressure (flat)

parking leaver high

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,254 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 54,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 42,146 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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OU06 LKJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU06 LKJ, 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 OU06 LKJ registered?

OU06 LKJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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