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LA06 VLY

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,591 mi
Last recorded124,591 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VLY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 124,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rearbox in poor condition (outer skin)

Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,537 miles

Body kit restricts view

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 106,537 miles

Body kit restricts view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Side skirts restrict view

Fail 24 Nov 2023 87,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Side skirts restrict view

Fail 10 Oct 2023 87,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount ( outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between both flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever travel

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded ( outer skin)

Vehicle side skirts restrict view

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,152 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 81,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,920 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,079 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,849 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 55,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Oct 2013 46,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,708 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,651 miles

Advise: both sides rear discs rusty on outer faces

Advise: nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,726 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 17,514 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,218 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 VLY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

LA06 VLY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is LA06 VLY safe to buy?

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