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LA06 VLM

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,517 mi
Last recorded106,517 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VLM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,517 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2019 106,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 96,732 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2016 96,732 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,651 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear pads 50% worn

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer cover starting to deteriorate

slight play in both sides rear suspension top arm rose bushes

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,991 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 27,157 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 27,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VLM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

LA06 VLM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is LA06 VLM safe to buy?

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