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LA06 FMG

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,485 mi
Last recorded88,485 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,485 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,041 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,504 miles

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc shields corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc shields corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 68,347 miles

front tyres low on edges 225/45/17

Pass 9 Sep 2017 61,221 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,485 miles

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

upper traction arms and front subframe all heavy corosion

Fail 3 Nov 2016 44,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing both rear subframe front washers missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

upper traction arms and front subframe all heavy corosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,961 miles

General corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +arms (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 40,961 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

General corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +arms (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2014 37,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

General corrosion to vehicle and components

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 37,976 miles

General corrosion to vehicle and components

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,186 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 35,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,479 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,156 miles

nearside front brake dirt shield incomplete

Fail 14 Nov 2011 28,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake dirt shield incomplete

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,675 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 FMG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

LA06 FMG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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