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LA06 FHP

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,400 mi
Last recorded154,400 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FHP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 154,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2020 145,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2020 145,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,118 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2018 124,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 116,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,947 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,928 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front lower ball joints - housings corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,120 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in sidewall of nsr tyre but not exposing cords

exhaust backbox corroded but not leaking gases

oil leak

osr tyre perished/cracking between treads

slight wear inner edge of nsr tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,104 miles

NSR TYRE WALL SPLIT (NOT EXSPOSING CHORDS)SMALL CRACKS APPEARING BETWEEN TREAD ON OSR INSIDE EDGE,REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING,

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,544 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 64,542 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs are becoming lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,617 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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LA06 FHP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA06 FHP, 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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LA06 FHP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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