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RV06 LDF

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,692 mi
Last recorded122,692 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 LDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,692 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 122,693 miles

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

engine managament light on

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 107,794 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 107,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,350 miles

air bag warning light on.

offside mirror glass cracked.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 92,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

air bag warning light on.

offside mirrir glass cracked.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,370 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 LDF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RV06 LDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV06 LDF registered?

RV06 LDF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is RV06 LDF safe to buy?

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