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LA06 FJX

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,335 mi
Last recorded104,335 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FJX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 104,335 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 100,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension arms links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system and silencers corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,426 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust and silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,309 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,077 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer rusty

hand brake near end of travel

osr tyre perished

play in subframe bush

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,069 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flexi and rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel

slight pitting on front and rear brake discs

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2018 90,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexi and rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel

slight pitting on front and rear brake discs

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,367 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 55,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 46,424 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 46,424 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 39,379 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,394 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,122 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 27,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FJX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

LA06 FJX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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