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LA06 KWM

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,410 mi
Last recorded55,410 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 KWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 55,410 miles

Front front discs lipped

Nearside Front door damage

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 55,410 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front discs lipped

Nearside Front door damage

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 53,081 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 47,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 38,258 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,865 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,212 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,503 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,014 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,330 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,546 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,598 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,885 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 KWM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA06 KWM registered?

LA06 KWM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is LA06 KWM safe to buy?

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