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LA06 FJO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,243 mi
Last recorded155,243 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 155,243 miles

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

exhaust front pipe to centre fixings corroding away

exhaust rear silencer condition

Fail 2 Jan 2019 155,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust front pipe to centre fixings corroding away

exhaust rear silencer condition

Pass 13 Dec 2017 150,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 142,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 142,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 132,051 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 132,051 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 108,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 108,738 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,047 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,456 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,169 miles

O/S & N/S front brake discs very worn .

Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,168 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs very worn .

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,619 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 FJO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LA06 FJO, 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 LA06 FJO registered?

LA06 FJO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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