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LA06 FMO

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,559 mi
Last recorded108,559 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 108,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing, return spring

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2023 108,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing, return spring

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 103,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 103,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear, at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 99,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at the rear into brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both unions onto calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 96,291 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 90,527 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 84,397 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Fail 21 May 2018 84,393 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2017 78,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 71,804 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 65,264 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside handbrake cable stiff

Pass 21 May 2014 59,926 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 54,124 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 48,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,630 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 FMO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FMO, 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 FMO registered?

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

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