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LA06 FML

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,450 mi
Last recorded170,450 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FML
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 170,450 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 170,449 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 154,422 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2014 133,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 113,688 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 113,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 99,424 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 99,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,850 miles

advise auxillary belt noisy

advise front and rear discs lipped pads slightly worn

advise front brake imbalance of 18%

advise o/s/f inner wheel rim damqaged

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the edges and on the tread wear markers on the centre 3/4

strong advise handbrake almost at end of travel

Fail 9 Dec 2011 70,850 miles

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

advise auxillary belt noisy

advise front and rear discs lipped pads slightly worn

advise front brake imbalance of 18%

advise o/s/f inner wheel rim damqaged

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the edges and on the tread wear markers on the centre 3/4

strong advise handbrake almost at end of travel

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,639 miles

Front brake discs getting lipped.

Handbrake travel very high.

N/S/F inner wheel rim damaged.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 47,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front discs getting lipped

advise n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

strong advise handbrake almost at end of travel

strong advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm on the centre 3/4

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,976 miles

strong advise front pads low

Fail 11 Dec 2009 25,976 miles

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

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

strong advise front pads low

strong advise n/s/f tyre close to limit splitting on inner edge and cut not showing cord wheel rim also damaged

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 FML is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FML, 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 FML is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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