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AF06 LVW

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,438 mi
Last recorded87,438 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 LVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 87,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,889 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 83,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 69,494 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,092 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 60,723 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,046 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,363 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,494 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,906 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 44,371 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,611 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 32,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,464 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,884 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,959 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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AF06 LVW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF06 LVW, 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 AF06 LVW registered?

AF06 LVW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AF06 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 LVW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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