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LA06 HLG

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,361 mi
Last recorded152,361 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 152,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 152,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 148,926 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 148,092 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside & offside inner rims have flat spots (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak engine area's

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 20 Nov 2017 148,082 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside & offside inner rims have flat spots (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak engine area's

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2016 137,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel rim distorted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating

Rear exhaust back box rubber hanger messing but still supported

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

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

front and rear engine mounts deteriorating

oil leak engine area

Fail 30 Nov 2016 137,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel rim distorted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating

Rear exhaust back box rubber hanger messing but still supported

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

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

front and rear engine mounts deteriorating

oil leak engine area

Pass 18 Nov 2015 130,827 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim has a flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

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

back box outer skin is deteriorating

oil leak from engine area's

Pass 26 Nov 2014 122,636 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 114,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 114,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 103,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,021 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,161 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 66,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,417 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)

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 HLG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

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

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