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L9 NSS

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,082 mi
Last recorded147,082 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 NSS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 147,082 miles

all brake pipes corroded slightly / greased

Pass 28 Jan 2025 144,799 miles

All brake pipes corroded slightly/ greased

Pass 6 Nov 2023 142,720 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 141,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 131,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 116,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 116,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 111,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,938 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 91,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,277 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,112 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,112 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,151 miles

front tyres slightly scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres slightly scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,336 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 38,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,512 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)

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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L9 NSS is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L9 NSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L9 NSS registered?

L9 NSS is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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