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LA06 FNG

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,754 mi
Last recorded139,754 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 139,141 miles

Bonnet stay dampers weak

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 136,129 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Bonnet stay dampers weak

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,008 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 117,831 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,891 miles

Both rear tyres feathering/wearing low on inner edges

Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism outer casing damaged

NSF tyre worn unevenly low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre feathering on edges

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 108,891 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres feathering/wearing low on inner edges

Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism outer casing damaged

NSF tyre worn unevenly low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre feathering on edges

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,952 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear some damage to light lens

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 99,952 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear some damage to light lens

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 85,886 miles

advise engine warning light on.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise offside rear light lens damaged.

Fail 26 May 2015 85,886 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise engine warning light on.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise offside rear light lens damaged.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,670 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 70,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 64,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 54,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,082 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,911 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 FNG 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 72.2%.

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 FNG, 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 FNG registered?

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

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