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LA06 VKZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,221 mi
Last recorded207,221 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 207,221 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 full lengh (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer is deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2020 207,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 full lengh (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer is deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 197,215 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 197,215 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 188,327 miles

Exhaust heat shield hanging off

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 188,327 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield hanging off

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 178,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 170,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 161,681 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 161,681 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 149,039 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 131,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,850 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 101,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,443 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,385 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 VKZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

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

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