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LA06 VLR

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

163,698 mi
Last recorded163,698 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VLR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 163,698 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 160,627 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST RUBERS WEAK AND EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Jun 2022 155,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 150,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 144,611 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 144,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 137,371 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm outer bush, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 126,347 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,347 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear on offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,382 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,908 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,210 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,991 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,090 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 18 Jul 2009 28,564 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 VLR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

LA06 VLR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2006.

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