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LA06 HSC

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,693 mi
Last recorded104,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 HSC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 104,693 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole - inner wheel arch (next to suspension strut) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole - inner wheel arch (next to suspension strut) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle (covered in underseal)

nearside rear inner sill corroded (small hole) requires attention

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2025 101,276 miles

both rear tyres worn/scrubbed off - inside edges

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear subframe, suspension/brake components

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches/body corroded and breaking up

nearside rear inner sill corroded (small hole)

rear registration plate deteriorated. 1/2 number plate light out

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex - leak on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease - obscuring full inspection

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear subframe, suspension/brake component's

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes (upper hub bushes) worn/slight play

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arms - front bushes worn/split

nearside rear tyre worn - inside edge. perished/cracking

offside rear tyre worn - inside edge

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2023 92,155 miles

Exhaust heatshields loose

Nearside and offside rear suspension bushes (upper hub bushes) worn, slight movement

Nearside and offside rear trailing arm (front bushes) worn

Offside front tyre very worn, heavily scrubbed off on edges. Strong advisory recommend replacment

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - subframe, exhaust, suspension and brake component's

Fail 14 Jul 2023 92,122 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible front plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshields loose

Nearside and offside rear suspension bushes (upper hub bushes) worn, slight movement

Nearside and offside rear trailing arm (front bushes) worn

Offside front tyre very worn, heavily scrubbed off on edges. Strong advisory recommend replacment

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - subframe, exhaust, suspension and brake component's

Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,040 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear subframe, exhaust silencers, suspension and brake component's

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm bushes becoming perished/weak

nearside rear (short) brake pipe corroded - recommend replacement

offside front tyre 'scrubbed off' worn inside edge

parking brake requires adjustment/tighten

rear brake pads worn. brake discs lipped/scored

slight play in both front antiroll bar links (knocking)

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,990 miles

Nearside Rear short brake pipe becoming corroded (recommend replacement)

corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake components

exhaust silencers (middle and rear) outer skin corroded/breaking away

rear brakes becoming worn (discs lipped/scored)

rear suspension arm bushes perished/starting to split

Fail 13 Jul 2021 81,918 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear short brake pipe becoming corroded (recommend replacement)

corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake components

exhaust silencers (middle and rear) outer skin corroded/breaking away

offside rear tyre worn (scrubbed off heavily - inside edge)

rear brakes becoming worn (discs lipped/scored)

rear suspension arm bushes perished/starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2020 78,039 miles

exhaust silencer (middle and rear) outer skin corroded

front and rear) brake flex hose ferrels becomming corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

nearside and offside rear) upper hub bushes have slight play

offside rear brake pipe (short pipe) corroded. recommend cleaning off or replacment

rear brake discs becomming lipped/scored

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2020 78,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer (middle and rear) outer skin corroded

front and rear) brake flex hose ferrels becomming corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

nearside and offside rear) upper hub bushes have slight play

offside rear brake pipe (short pipe) corroded. recommend cleaning off or replacment

rear brake discs becomming lipped/scored

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,040 miles

advise all brake flex hose ferrels becoming corroded

advise center exhaust silencer and rear exhaust silencer outer skin holed corroded and breaking away

advise hanbrake travel close to no reserve travel recommend adjustment

advise nearside and offside front link bars slight play

advise offside rear short brake pipe becoming corroded

advise underside general corrosion on suspension and brake components front and rear

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,919 miles

Offside Rear tyre becomming worn

corrosion on underside of vehicle. subframe, suspension, exhaust components

front brake flex hose ferrels corroded.

nearside rear hub, lower bush to suspension arm has slight play. recommend replacment

offside rear brake pipe corroded. (short pipe to caliper)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2018 68,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam out (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working main beam out (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe. (going to rear flex hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe. (going to rear flex hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre becomming worn

corrosion on underside of vehicle. subframe, suspension, exhaust components

front brake flex hose ferrels corroded.

nearside rear hub, lower bush to suspension arm has slight play. recommend replacment

offside rear brake pipe corroded. (short pipe to caliper)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,542 miles

advise engine leaking oil

advise exhaust center section and rear back box outer skin started corrosion process and starting to break away

advise fuel filler plap wont secure but filler cap secure

advise general corrosion rear sub frame and suspension components

advise n/s/r hub lower bush to suspension arm sight play recommend replacemenrt

advise rear brake pipes started corrosion process

advise unable to open tailgate /boot

advise windscreen marked by blades but not obscuring drivers vision

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and becoming perished/cracking

exhaust rear silencer outter skin corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 59,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable return spring broken (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable return spring missing (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and becoming perished/cracking

exhaust rear silencer outter skin corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,281 miles

(advise) n/s/f anti roll bar link bar slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2015 54,281 miles

(advise) n/s/f anti roll bar link bar slight play

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,904 miles

(advise) brake pipes at rear surface corrosion

(advise) n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread wear indicators reccomend replacement very near future 225x45x17

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,079 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wants tracking checking

Fail 5 Jul 2012 39,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wants tracking checking

Fail 12 Jul 2011 33,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2009 21,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,917 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 HSC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HSC, 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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LA06 HSC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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