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LA06 PVX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,166 mi
Last recorded162,166 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 PVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 162,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 162,166 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 157,320 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 157,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 152,778 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 148,063 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 131,994 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 131,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,986 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 11,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,222 miles

eml on

Fail 14 Oct 2016 92,222 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split 225/45/17/W (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,816 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 83,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs slightly corrodid

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,526 miles

Parking brake snatching

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,955 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 PVX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

Is LA06 PVX safe to buy?

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