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LA06 NTC

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,429 mi
Last recorded143,429 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 143,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 143,429 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 144,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,816 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres on 2mm

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2016 136,964 miles

engine has slight oil leak

front brake pads just on legal limit

hand brake has excess travel

rear exaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Sep 2015 127,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 127,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front below limet (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers blads (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box outer shell very rusty.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 113,666 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box outer shell very rusty.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,080 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,457 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 89,457 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NTC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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