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LA06 FMZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,504 mi
Last recorded116,504 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 116,504 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 116,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 91,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,970 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,970 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 49,970 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,627 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 48,395 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 47,380 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 1 Dec 2016 45,405 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,187 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,790 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,820 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 26,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 FMZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

LA06 FMZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is LA06 FMZ safe to buy?

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