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LA06 KVX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,506 mi
Last recorded116,506 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 KVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2018 116,506 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box heavy corroded

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 116,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall heavy cut and cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S/R & O/S/R (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box heavy corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 104,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 104,150 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,572 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 91,572 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear wheel bauckled.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,951 miles

n/s rear wheel bauckled.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,853 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,853 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,743 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 KVX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc 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 KVX, 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 KVX registered?

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

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