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LA06 PYH

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,682 mi
Last recorded153,682 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 PYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 153,682 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 153,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 146,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre low in pressure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Outer cover loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 143,799 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWER ARM OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 143,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWER ARM OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 137,306 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS AND NS REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,303 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative INDICATED BY WARNING LIGHT ON (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT OSF OF ENGINE BAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS AND NS REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 129,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 114,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 102,836 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 102,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,437 miles

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

nearside front sidelight very dim

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,090 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,887 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,887 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,535 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has small sidewall cuts

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,110 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,069 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,136 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 26,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LA06 PYH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

LA06 PYH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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