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LA06 FMK

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,624 mi
Last recorded145,624 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 145,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi s/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 143,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 140,740 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 140,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 137,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 134,025 miles

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

exhaust rear muffler outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 134,025 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear muffler outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 132,087 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 129,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 125,311 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 119,677 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,252 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern on both edges

rear exhaust box s/deteriated

Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,598 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 104,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,440 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 93,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,646 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,358 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,475 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011
Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 39,245 miles

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

ns mirror glass cracked.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LA06 FMK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA06 FMK registered?

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

Is LA06 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 FMK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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