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LA06 VKX

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,607 mi
Last recorded147,607 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 147,607 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

corrosion to front and rear sub frames

corrosion to rear exhaust box

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear lower hub joint slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2023 145,342 miles

Central under body heatshield insecure

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2023 145,342 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central under body heatshield insecure

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2022 142,418 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Diesel smoke emissions only just within manufacturers specified limit. Requires attention

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 outer pin/bush - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2021 138,515 miles

Exhaust emissions at manufacturers stated maximum limit of 0.50

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 Apr 2021 138,446 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions at manufacturers stated maximum limit of 0.50

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Apr 2020 134,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive base of dip stick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 127,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 96,319 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 96,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,666 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 91,666 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,158 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 VKX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

LA06 VKX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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