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LA06 FMU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,350 mi
Last recorded147,350 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 147,350 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 132,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 130,498 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 130,495 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Centre pipe front to back. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,210 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 114,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,231 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,699 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,666 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,863 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,886 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LA06 FMU 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 88.9%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

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

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