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PV55 LBY

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,418 mi
Last recorded187,418 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 LBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 187,418 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper damaged

engine light on at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2018 187,418 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper damaged

engine light on at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2017 171,572 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 171,569 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front lens cracked

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine light on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 155,965 miles

both rear tyre edge wearing out

centre exhaust slightly leaking

front brake pads slightly low

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 141,366 miles

offside front tyre edge wearing out

Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,737 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 110,737 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 93,918 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,385 miles

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

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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PV55 LBY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PV55 LBY, 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 PV55 LBY registered?

PV55 LBY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is PV55 LBY safe to buy?

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