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LA06 VLS

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,254 mi
Last recorded70,254 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VLS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,254 miles

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2022 70,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,647 miles

surface corrosion on both subframes and all components

Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,346 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 69,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 68,122 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,333 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,511 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,601 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,706 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 51,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 23 May 2012 43,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,702 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,829 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 13 Jul 2009 27,164 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 VLS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

LA06 VLS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 July 2006.

Is LA06 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 VLS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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