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LA06 VME

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,363 mi
Last recorded123,363 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 123,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer casing is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is corroded at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has an oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 123,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer casing is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded and has slight crazing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is corroded at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded and has slight crazing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has an oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 113,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is corroded at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer outer casing is corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 103,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 101,688 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Trailing arms

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,602 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,277 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,998 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and has damage to side wall

tested wet

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,121 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2013 49,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,549 miles

Advise:refitted rear seats so as to be able to check rear seat belts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,233 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,886 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 VME is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA06 VME registered?

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

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