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RV06 LCL

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,644 mi
Last recorded116,644 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 LCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 116,644 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 113,799 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 110,959 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 110,959 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,161 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,267 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,830 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc corrded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,273 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,077 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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RV06 LCL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RV06 LCL, 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 RV06 LCL registered?

RV06 LCL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is RV06 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 LCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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