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LA06 HLE

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,976 mi
Last recorded92,976 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 HLE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,976 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 92,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 90,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,278 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,348 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,283 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front wipers poor

Fail 20 Oct 2017 71,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

front wipers poor

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,590 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 64,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,635 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 58,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,123 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,376 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 26 Oct 2009 23,169 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 23,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HLE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

LA06 HLE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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